SOLUTION: How do I write the equation of the line with slope -1/2 and y-intercept (0, 3)?

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Question 81693: How do I write the equation of the line with slope -1/2 and y-intercept (0, 3)?
Found 2 solutions by scott8148, checkley75:
Answer by scott8148(6628) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
the general form of the slope-intercept equation is y=mx+b, where m is the slope and b is the y-intercept

in this case y=%28-1%2F2%29x%2B3

Answer by checkley75(3666) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Y=-mX+b IS THE STANDARD EQUATUION FOR A LINE WHERE (m) IS THE SLOPE & (b) IS THE Y INTERCEPT (0,b)
Y=-X/2+3 IS THE EQUATION FOR THIS LINE.