Question

Rewrite 2y = -1x - 8 in y = mx + b form. SHOW STEPS

Answer 1

y =
`-(1)/(2) x` - 4

Explanation:

Simply divide both sides by 2.

2y = -1x - 8

`(2y)/(2) =(-1x-8)/(2)`

y =
`-(1)/(2)x - (8)/(2)`

y =
`-(1)/(2) x` - 4

Answer 2

Answer:y=-x/2 - 4

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