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Write an equation in slope intercept form for the line with slope -1/2 and y-intercept -5

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Answer: -1/2x - 5 = Y

Explanation:

- slope intercept form is mx + b = Y

- m is the slope

- b is the y intercept

- leave x and y as variables

- since your y intercept is negative the + will be a -

- so the equation becomes -1/2x - 5 = Y

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