SOLUTION: Please help: Write the equation of the line with slope-1/2 and y-intercept (0,3). Then graph the line.

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Question 94810: Please help:
Write the equation of the line with slope-1/2 and y-intercept (0,3). Then graph the line.
Answer by checkley71(8403) About Me  (Show Source):
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THE LINE FORMULAIS(Y=mX+b) WHERE (m)=SLOPE & )b)=THE Y INTERCEPT.
NOW SUBSTITUTE THE X & Y VALUES & THE SLOPE & SOLVE FOR (b) THE Y INTERCEPT.
3=-1/2*0+b
b=3 FOR THE Y INTERCEPT. THUS THIS LINE EQUATION IS:
Y=-1/2X+3