Question

Write the equation in standard form of the line that

passes through the point (4, -2) and has a slope of -1/2.

Answer 1

x+2y=0

Explanation:

y-y1=m(x-x1)

y-(-2)=-1/2(x-4)

y+2=-1/2x+4/2

y+2=-1/2x+2

y-(-1/2x)=2-2

y+1/2x=0

1/2x+y=0

2(1/2x+y)=2(0)

x+2y=0