Write the equation of the line that is parallel to the line whose equation is y = –4 and that passes through the point (1, 5).
a. y=-5
b. y=-4
c. y=1
d. y=5

The equation of the line, y = -4, has a slope of 0. For lines to be parallel their slopes should be equal. Given the slope and a point, the equation of the line is generally expressed as,
                                y - y1 = m(x - x1)
Substituting gives the answer of,
                                   y - 5 = 0     ;    y = 5
The answer is letter D.

d. -31.5

Step-by-step explanation:

Distance will be positive  

a. 30

To get to 30 from 0   we go 30 units  so the distance is 30

b. -31

To get to -31 from 0 we go 31 units  so the distance is 31

c. 30.5

To get to 30.5 from 0 we go 30.5 units  so the distance is 30.5

d. -31.5

To get to -31.5 from 0 we go 31.5 units  so the distance is 31.5