Step-by-step explanation:
3x + 8y = -40
8y = -40 - 3x
y = -5 - 3/8x
y = -3/8x - 5
Equation that represents a line which is parallel to y = -3/8x - 5 can be any equation as long as it's y = -3/8x + c, as in c can be any value as long as the other parts of the equation is not changed
