Question 1145841
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An equation of the line that passes through the point (a,b) and has the slope "m" is


    y-b = m*(x-a).


In your case an equation of the line is


    y - 3 = {{{(-1/2)*(x-8)}}}.


It is just your answer.


You can transform this equation to any other equivalent form.
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