Question

Find the equation of the line that passes through the point (6,-2) and has a slope of 1/2

Answer 1

y=1/2x-5

Explanation:

m=1/2

y=1/2x+b

Plug (6,-2) into equation and solve for b

-2=6(1/2)+b

-2=3+b

-5=b

y=1/2x-5