Question

use point slope form to write the equation of a line that passes through the point (17,-7) with slope - 1/2

Answer 1

y + 7 = -1/2 ( x - 17)

Explanation:

y-y₁=m(x-x₁)

`x_(1\\) = 17`

`y_(1)` = -7

y - (-7) = -1/2(x - 17)

y + 7 = -1/2(x -17)