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Write the equation in point slope form given that the slope is −1/2 and goes through the point (4, −7)

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Answer:

y + 7 = (-1/2)(x - 4)

Explanation:

Adapt y - k = m(x - h) to the current situation:

y + 7 = (-1/2)(x - 4)

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y= -1/2x -5 is the equation for the slope to pass through the point
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