Find the equation that describes a line which passes through (12, - 17) and is parallel to the line y = 11. Express in both slope-intercept form and standard form (if possible).

• A. x = 12, x = 12
• B. x = - 12, x = - 12
• C. y = 17, y = 17
• D. y = - 17, y = - 17

Answer: (D)