SOLUTION: how do I find the equation of the line in slope intercept form? (-3,0) with slope of 1/2

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Question 409553: how do I find the equation of the line in slope intercept form?
(-3,0) with slope of 1/2

Found 2 solutions by clarkp, socchipinti:
Answer by clarkp(14) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!

HELLO in solving this problem; just use the formula

y-ysub1=m(x-xsub1)


Just substitute the given point and slope..







CHEER!!! clark..

Answer by socchipinti(1) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
We are always told to remember the formula y = mx + b
y = (2) * x+b
y(2) * (-3)+b substitute the value of x
(0)=(2)*(-3)+b
(2)*(-3)+b=(0)
(2)(-3)+b=(0)
(-6)+b=0
y=2x+6
(-3,0)