How do you know when to use the addition property of a equality?

What is an equation of the line that passes through the point (-2,3) and is parallel to the line whose equations is y=3/2x-4? i am stuck between y=3/2x or y=3/2x+6 : (

Y=(x+3)(x-4)(x+1)^2 sulutions? multiplicity?

On her first stroke, maya hit a golf ball 146 yards, 2 feet, 11 inches. on her second stroke, she hit it 163 yards, 1 foot, 2 inches. how far did the ball go all together? convert the answer to larger units whenever possible.