Question

Find the slope and the y-intercept of the equation: 1/2 y + x = 5

Answer 1

The slope is -2, the intercept is (0, 10)

Explanation:

Transform it into slope intercept form:

1/2y + x = 5

2(1/2y + x) = 5(2)

y + 2x = 10

y = -2x + 10

The slope is -2, the intercept is 10