Question

What is the equation of a line that passes through (-6, 2) and has a slope of -1/2

A) y= x/2 - 2

B) y = -x/2 - 1

C) y = 2x + 1

D) y= -2x - 1

Answer 1

y = mx + c
Given that slope = -1/2
y = -1/2x + c

at point (-6, 2)
2 = -1/2(-6) + c
2 = 3 + c
c = 2 - 3
c = -1

Equation:
y = -1/2x - 1 (option B)