SOLUTION: graph the line with slope 1/2 passing through the point (-2,5)

Question 1203940: graph the line with slope 1/2 passing through the point (-2,5)
Found 2 solutions by MathLover1, math_tutor2020:
Answer by MathLover1(20850) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

graph the line with slope passing through the point (,)

use point-slope formula
....substitute given values

Answer by math_tutor2020(3817) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

Start at (-2,5)
Move up 1, then right 2 to arrive at (0,6)
The "up 1, right 2" motion is because of the slope 1/2
slope = rise/run = 1/2
rise = 1 = go up 1
run = 2 = go right 2

Plot the two points (-2,5) and (0,6)
Draw a straight line through them.

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