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What is the equation of the line that has a slope of 1/2 and passes through the point (8,-1)? (Write your answer in slope intercept form)​

User Lamarant
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Answer:

y = 1/2x - 5

Explanation:

y = 1/2x+b

-1 = 1/2(8) +b

-1 = 4+b

-5 = b

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