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Write an equation in point-slope form of the line having the given slope that contains the given point. then graph the line

(dont think u can graph so its okay)

Write an equation in point-slope form of the line having the given slope that contains-example-1
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Answer:

The line of the equation in the point-slope form of the line passing through the point (3, -1) and having slope 1/2 will be:


y +1 = (1)/(2) (x-3)

Please check the attached graph.

Explanation:

Given

  • The slope m = 1/2
  • The point (3, -1)

Point slope form:


y-y_1=m\left(x-x_1\right)

where

  • m is the slope of the line
  • (x₁, y₁) is the point

In our case:

m = 1/2

The point (x₁, y₁) = (3, -1)

substituting the values m = 1/2 and the point (x₁, y₁) = (3, -1) in the point-slope form of the line equation


y-y_1=m\left(x-x_1\right)


y - (-1) = (1)/(2) (x-3)


y +1 = (1)/(2) (x-3)

Thus, the line of the equation in the point-slope form of the line passing through the point (3, -1) and having slope 1/2 will be:


y +1 = (1)/(2) (x-3)

Please check the attached graph.

Write an equation in point-slope form of the line having the given slope that contains-example-1
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