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Equation of the line with slope 1/2 that passes through the point

(-6, 1).
O 1
y = 2x - 4
v
О
1
y=2x-
-5
W
o
y = 2x + 5
-x
О 1
y = 2*+4

User Ralh
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Explanation:

let eqn be y = 1/2x + b

sub (-6, 1):

1 = 1/2(-6) + b

b = 4

therefore, eqn is y = 1/2x + 4

Topic: coordinate geometry

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