SOLUTION: I'm trying to write an equation of a line in point-slope form, or y-y1 = m(x-x1) . The problem provides the slope -1/2 and y-intercept 2. How do I put this into point-slope form?

SOLUTION: I'm trying to write an equation of a line in point-slope form, or y-y1 = m(x-x1) . The problem provides the slope -1/2 and y-intercept 2. How do I put this into point-slope form?

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Question 894947: I'm trying to write an equation of a line in point-slope form, or y-y1 = m(x-x1) . The problem provides the slope -1/2 and y-intercept 2. How do I put this into point-slope form?
Answer by richard1234(7193) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Pick a point on the line, say (0,2).

Equation of line: y - 2 = (-1/2)(x - 0) or y-2 = (-1/2)x
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