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Write an equation in point-slope form that has a slope of -1/2 and a y-intercept of -8.

Can somone please help me!!

User Cald
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y1+8= -1/2(x1-0)

Point slope form is y1-y=m(x1-x)

Slope: -1/2
Y-intercept: -8
A point from the line: (0, -8)

User Noobiehacker
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Answer:

y = -1/2x - 8

Explanation:

y = mx + b

y = -1/2x - 8

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