Find the equation of the line that passes through (3,-2) and whose m=1/2

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asked Sep 10, 2019 197k views

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Roman Badiornyi · Answer 1 · 2019-09-14T23:05:04+0000

y=m x+c

If
m=(1)/(2)

Then:

y=(1)/(2) x+c

Sub in the coordinates given to you:

-2=(1)/(2) *3+c

Now:

(1)/(2)*3=1.5

Move 1.5 to the other side of the equation and flip the sign.

-2-1.5=c

Therefore,
c = -3.5 .

Replace in the formula (y=mx+c):

y=(1)/(2)x-3.5

There is your answer.