Question

Graph the line with the slope -1/2 passing through the point (5, -1)

Answer 1

y= -1/2x + 3/2

Explanation:

Put (5,-1) into, y-y1=m(x-x1) form.

m= -1/2 (the slope)

y+1= -1/2(x-5)

y+1= -1/2x+5/2

(subtract 1 both sides)

y= -1/2+3/2