Question

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A line with a slope of 1/2 passes through (-1,-2). Write the equation of the line in standard form.

Answer 1

0.5x - y = 1.5

Explanation:

First, put the equation in point slope form:

y - y1 = m(x - x1)

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

Distribute the 1/2:

y + 2 = 1/2x + 1/2

Change the fractions to decimals:

y + 2 = 0.5x + 0.5

Subtract y from both sides:

2 = 0.5x - y + 0.5

Subtract 0.5 from both sides:

1.5 = 0.5x - y

Rearrange the equation:

0.5x - y = 1.5

So, the equation of the line in standard form is 0.5x - y = 1.5