SOLUTION: how do i rewrite the following so that the line is in the form y=mx+b? 2y=-5x+2

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Question 365027: how do i rewrite the following so that the line is in the form y=mx+b?
2y=-5x+2
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi, 

*Note: solving for y to obtain slopeintercept form y = mx + b

2y = -5x+2

Dividing all terms on both sides of the equation by 2

y  = (-5/2)x + 1

Pt(0,1) and

Pt(2,-4) are points on the line