SOLUTION: Write the equation in slope-intercept form of the line that has a slope of 2 and contains the point (4, 2).
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Question 432479: Write the equation in slope-intercept form of the line that has a slope of 2 and contains the point (4, 2).
Answer by Alan3354(69443) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Do it like this:
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Slope = -1/2
m = -1/2
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Use y = mx + b and the point to find b, the y-intercept
7 = (-1/2)*3 + b
b = 8.5 or 17/2
--> y = (-1/2)x + 17/2 in slope-intercept form
x + 2y = 17 in standard form
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