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  • 20-05-2021
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What is the equation of a line that passes through (-6,2) and has a slope of '-(1)/(2)'?

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  • 20-05-2021

Answer:

y=(-1/2)x-1

Step-by-step explanation:

With a slope of -1/2, we know that the m value in y=mx+b is -1/2

y=(-1/2)x+b

To get the b value, we substitute y and x with the coordinates given.

2=(-1/2)-6+b

2=3+b

b=-1

Now we have the b value, we put the equation back together

y=(-1/2)x-1

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