SOLUTION: Write an equation in slope intercept form, y = mx + b, of the line that has a slope of �1/2, and contains the point, (8,1).

Question 857642: Write an equation in slope intercept form, y = mx + b, of the line that has a slope of �1/2, and contains the point, (8,1).
Found 2 solutions by lwsshak3, mananth:
Answer by lwsshak3(11628) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Write an equation in slope intercept form, y = mx + b, of the line that has a slope of �1/2, and contains the point, (8,1)
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y=-x/2+b
solve for b using given points on the line (8,1)
1=-8/2+b
b=5
equation:
y=-x/2+5
Answer by mananth(16946) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
m= - 1/ 2

Plug value of the slope and point ( 8 , 1 ) in
Y = m x + b
1.00 = - 1/2 * 8 + b
1.00 = -4 + b
b= 1 + 4
b= 5
So the equation will be
Y = - 1/2 x + 5
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