SOLUTION: how do I figure this equation when y=1/2x-2 when you have (-6,?), (?,1)

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Question 959684: how do I figure this equation when y=1/2x-2 when you have (-6,?), (?,1)
Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Substitute into the equation and solve for the unknown,
y=%281%2F2%29x-2
y=%281%2F2%29%28-6%29-2
y=-3-2
y=-5
(-6,-5)
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1=%281%2F2%29x-2
Now solve for x.