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Y - 8 = -1/2(x + 4)

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Explanation:

Use Distributive Property:


y - 8 = - (1)/(2) x - 2

Add 8 to both sides:


y = - (1)/(2) x + 6

Your slope-intercept equation is: y = -1/2x + 6.

Slope-intercept form: y = mx + b.

m = slope

b = y-intercept

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