Question

Write the slope intercept form of the equation of the line thought the given point with the given slop through: (5,-2), slope = -1 / 2

Answer 1

Explanation:

y=mx+b

y=-1/2x+b

X=5&y=-2

-2=-1/2(5)+b

-2=-5/2+b

b=-5/2+2

b=_0.5

Y=-1/2x-1/2