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).

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Question 67085: 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).
Answer by josmiceli(19441) About Me  (Show Source):
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%28y+-+1%29+%2F+%28x+-+8%29+=+-%281%2F2%29
-1%28x+-+8%29+=+2%28y+-+1%29
8+-+x+=+2y+-+2
2y+=+-x+%2B+10
y+=+-%281%2F2%29x+%2B+5 answer
This is in the form y = mx + b, m = -1/2
Does it contain (8,1)?
1+=+-%281%2F2%29%2A8+%2B+5
1+=+-4+%2B+5
1+=+1
OK