Question

Determine the slope and y-intercept of the linear relationship described by the equation. y= x/2 + 5

Answer 1

The equation
`y = (x)/(2)+5` is the same as saying
`y = (1)/(2)x+5`

Compare that to the form y = mx+b to find that:

m = 1/2 is the slope

b = 5 is the y intercept