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Write an equation in point slope form of the line that passes through the point (6,-5) and has the slope 1/2

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Answer:

(3 -5/2

Explanation:

(1/2 x 6 1/2 x (-5) )

User Omittones
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Explanation:

To find an equation of a line in point slope form when given the slope and a point we use the formula


y - y_1 = m(x - x_1)

where

m is the slope

( x1 , y1) is the point

From the question we have the final answer as


\huge y + 5 = (1)/(2) (x - 6) \\

Hope this helps you

User Armali
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