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Write a equation of the line whose slope is -1/2 and whose y-intercept is 4

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Answer:

Hi there!

An equation for this is:

-1/2x +4

Explanation:

The slope is always in front of the "x"! The y intercept is always added to the slope!

Hope this helps

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Answer:

y = -1/2x +4

Explanation:

The slope intercept form of a line is given by

y = mx+b where m is the slope and b is the y intercept

y = -1/2x +4

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