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What is the y-intercept of the line that has a slope of -1/2 and passes through the point (2, 3)?

y=-1/2x+

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Answer: 4

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Step-by-step explanation:

For now, let's call the y intercept b

We'll plug in x = 2 and y = 3 from the given point to find b

y = mx+b

y = (-1/2)x + b

3 = (-1/2)*2 + b

3 = -1 + b

3+1 = b

4 = b

b = 4

The y intercept is 4

The equation of the line is y = (-1/2)x + 4

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