Question

Is it increasing or decreasing y=1/2x+2

Answer 1

Increasing, as the slope is positive (1/2)

Answer 2

Increasing.

Explanation:

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Given linear equation:

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

Comparing the given linear equation with the slope-intercept formula, the slope of the given equation is ¹/₂.

The graph of a linear equation is increasing if its slope is positive.

(y-values increase as x-values increase).

The graph of a linear equation is decreasing if its slope is negative.

(y-values decrease as x-values increase).

Therefore, as the slope of the given linear equation is positive, its graph is increasing.