Question

Use the point and the slope to graph each line. Write the equation of the line.

The line passes through point (4,0) and has slope 0.5.

Answer 1

y=0.5x-4.5

Explanation:

y=mx+b

Use the information provided to find b

0=0.5(4)+b

-2=b

Therefore, the equation goes down to...

y= 0.5x-2

Answer 2

Explanation:

using the formula

m = y -y1/ x - x1

0.5 = y -0/x-4 (0.5 = 1/2)

1/2 = y/x -4

2y = x -4

divide both sides by 2

y = 1/2 ( x -4)

y = 1/2x - 2

y -1/2x = -2