SOLUTION: I need help with this: Write the equation in standard form of the line though (-4,6) and with a slope of 1/2

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Question 505684: I need help with this:
Write the equation in standard form of the line though (-4,6) and with a slope of 1/2
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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y = mx+b

6 = (1/2)(-4)+b

6 = -2+b

6+2 = b

8 = b

b = 8

So the equation of the line is y = (1/2)x+8

Now convert to standard form

y = (1/2)x+8

2y = x+16

2y - x = 16

-x + 2y = 16

x - 2y = -16

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