Question

Write the equation of a line with the slope, \frac{-1}{2}, which passes through the point (5, -6). write the answer in slope-intercept form.

Answer 1

y= -1/2x +b
-6= -1/2(5) +b
-6 = -2.5 +b
-3.5 = b

Answer: y= -1/2x - 3.5