Which equation represents a line which is parallel to the line y = -2x - 1? O x +2y = -10 O 2x-y= 4 %3D O 2y – x = -6 O 2x + y = -6

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**Understanding Parallel Lines in Algebra**

When studying algebra, one of the key concepts is understanding how to identify lines that are parallel. Parallel lines never intersect and have the same slope. In this example, we are asked to determine which equation represents a line that is parallel to the given line: 

\[ y = -2x - 12 \]

### Multiple Choice Options:
There are four equations to choose from:

1. \[ 2y - x = -6 \]
2. \[ x + 2y = -10 \]
3. \[ 2x - y = 6 \]
4. \[ 2x + y = 4 \]

### Detailed Analysis:

- **Option **: \[ 2y - x = -6 \]  
    - Simplify to slope-intercept form \( y = mx + b \):
    \[ 2y = x - 6 \]
    \[ y = \frac{1}{2}x - 3 \]
    - Slope (\( m \)) = \( \frac{1}{2} \)

- **Option **: \[ x + 2y = -10 \]  
    - Simplify to slope-intercept form \( y = mx + b \):
    \[ 2y = -x - 10 \]
    \[ y = -\frac{1}{2}x - 5 \]
    - Slope (\( m \)) = -\( \frac{1}{2} \)
  
- **Option **: \[ 2x - y = 6 \]  
    - Simplify to slope-intercept form \( y = mx + b \):
    \[ -y = -2x + 6 \]
    \[ y = 2x - 6 \]
    - Slope (\( m \)) = 2
  
- **Option **: \[ 2x + y = 4 \]  
    - Simplify to slope-intercept form \( y = mx + b \):
    \[ y = -2x + 4 \]
    - Slope (\( m \)) = -2 

### Conclusion:
To find the line parallel to \( y = -2x - 12 \), we need to identify the equation with a slope of -2. Therefore, the correct equation is:

\[ 2x +
Transcribed Image Text:**Understanding Parallel Lines in Algebra** When studying algebra, one of the key concepts is understanding how to identify lines that are parallel. Parallel lines never intersect and have the same slope. In this example, we are asked to determine which equation represents a line that is parallel to the given line: \[ y = -2x - 12 \] ### Multiple Choice Options: There are four equations to choose from: 1. \[ 2y - x = -6 \] 2. \[ x + 2y = -10 \] 3. \[ 2x - y = 6 \] 4. \[ 2x + y = 4 \] ### Detailed Analysis: - **Option **: \[ 2y - x = -6 \] - Simplify to slope-intercept form \( y = mx + b \): \[ 2y = x - 6 \] \[ y = \frac{1}{2}x - 3 \] - Slope (\( m \)) = \( \frac{1}{2} \) - **Option **: \[ x + 2y = -10 \] - Simplify to slope-intercept form \( y = mx + b \): \[ 2y = -x - 10 \] \[ y = -\frac{1}{2}x - 5 \] - Slope (\( m \)) = -\( \frac{1}{2} \) - **Option **: \[ 2x - y = 6 \] - Simplify to slope-intercept form \( y = mx + b \): \[ -y = -2x + 6 \] \[ y = 2x - 6 \] - Slope (\( m \)) = 2 - **Option **: \[ 2x + y = 4 \] - Simplify to slope-intercept form \( y = mx + b \): \[ y = -2x + 4 \] - Slope (\( m \)) = -2 ### Conclusion: To find the line parallel to \( y = -2x - 12 \), we need to identify the equation with a slope of -2. Therefore, the correct equation is: \[ 2x +
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