Question

identify an equation in point slope form gor the line parallel to y = 1/2 x - 7 that passes through (-3,-2)​

Answer 1

y = 1/2x - .5

Explanation:

First, you need to identify the slope. Since the line is parallel to y = 1/2x - 7, it’s slope will also be 1/2, so now we have:

y = 1/2x + b

Now, you need to identify the y-intercept.

You can do this by plugging the given point (-3, -2) into the equation:

y = 1/2x + b

-2 = 1/2(-3) + b

-2 = -1.5 + b

b = -.5

Now, you can put it together and write the equation:

y = 1/2x - .5