Question

Write an equation in slope intercept form for a line through the following: through (5,2). with a slope of -1/2

Answer 1

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Answer:

let D represent the line

D : y = (-1/2)x + 4.5

Explanation:

The equation for the line D is y=mx+p

now let’s find m and p

m is the slope then m= (-1/2)

A(5,2)∈D ⇌ 2=(-1/2)×5+p ⇌ p=9/2=4.5.

that’s it.

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