Question on: JAMB Mathematics - 2022

Find the equation of a straight line parallel to the line 2x - y = 5 and having intercept of 5

A

2x + y = 5

B

2x + y = -5

C

2x - y = -5

D

2x - y = 5

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Correct Option: C

If two lines are parallel then their slopes (gradients) will be equal.

Line 2x - y = 5

Equation of a straight line: y = mx + c

y = 2x - 5 

line 2x - y = 5 has a gradient of 2

A parallel line with a gradient of 2 and intercept of 5

=> 2x - y = -5

=> y = 2x + 5

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