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Find the equation of the line: With a slope of − 1 2 through (4, 5)

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Answer:

y = -1/2x+7

Explanation:

We have a slope of -1/2 and a point of (4,5)

Using the slope intercept form of a line

y = mx+b

y = -1/2 x +b

Substituting the point into the equation

5 = -1/2(4) +b

5 = -2+b

Add 2 to each side

5+2 = -2+2+b

7 = b

The equation of the line is

y = -1/2x+7

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