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write an equation in slope-intercept form for the line described. passes through (12,0) and is parallel to y=-1/2x-3

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Answer:

y = -1/2x + 6

Explanation:

The slope of a parallel line will remain the same. The only thing that is different is the y-intercept but we can solve that using the point given, the slope, and the slope intercept form equation [ y = mx + b ].

0 = -1/2(12) + b

0 = -6 + b

6 = b

Now input the data we were given and solved for back into the formula.

y = -1/2x + 6

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