SOLUTION: if the slope m=1/2 , and P(3/2,5/4)is a point on l, then find its equation.

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Question 370385: if the slope m=1/2 , and P(3/2,5/4)is a point on l, then find its equation.
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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if the slope m=1/2 , and P(3/2,5/4)is a point on l, then find its equation.
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Form y = mx+b; solve for "b":
(5/4) = (1/2)(3/2) + b
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(5/4) = (3/4) = b
b = 1/2
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Equation:
y = (1/2)x + 1/2
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Cheers,
Stan H.