Question

Put the following equation of a line into slope-intercept form, simplifying all fractions

2x+4y=4

Answer 1

y = -1/2x + 1

Explanation:

You want to get y by itself. subtract 2x from both sides. now you're left with 4y = -2x + 4. then divide both sides by 4 to get y by itself. this equals y = -1/2x + 1

Answer 2

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

Explanation:

the equation of a line in slope- intercept form is

y = mx + c ( m is the slope and c the y- intercept )

given the equation

2x + 4y = 4 ( subtract 2x from both sides )

4y = - 2x + 4 ( divide through by 4 )

`(4)/(4)` y =
`(-2)/(4)` x +
`(4)/(4)` , that is

y = -
`(1)/(2)` x + 1 ← in slope- intercept form