Question

What is the equation of the line that passes through the point (2,6) and has a slope of − 1/2?

Answer 1

y = -1/2x + 7

Explanation:

The equation is y = mx + b

m = the slope

b = y-intercept

We know

m = -1/2

The y-intercept is located at (0, 7)

So, our equation is y = -1/2x + 7