SOLUTION: How do I find the correct graph if the question tells me that the line is through (2,-2) with a slope of -1/2

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Question 245110: How do I find the correct graph if the question tells me that the line is through (2,-2) with a slope of -1/2
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(2,-2) with a slope of -1/2
Y=mX+b
-2=-1/2*2+b
-2=-1+b
b=-2+1
b=-1
Y=-X/2-1 ans.
+graph%28+300%2C+200%2C+-6%2C+5%2C+-10%2C+10%2C+-x%2F2+-1%29+ (graph 300x200 pixels, x from -6 to 5, y from -10 to 10, -x/2 -1).