Write the equation of a line that has a slope of 1/2 and passing through the point (-8, 5).

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Noli · Answer 1 · 2022-02-13T16:59:02+0000

Answer:

y=(1)/(2)x+9

Explanation:

Slope-Intercept Form:

y=mx+b

Plug in the slope:

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

Solve for b, the y-intercept, given the point (-8,5):

5=(1)/(2)(-8)+b

5=-4+b

9=b

Therefore, the equation
y=(1)/(2)x+9 produces a line with a slope of
m=(1)/(2) and passes through the point
(-8,5)