Question

how do i solve this problem.
y=1/2x-5

Answer 1

its not a problem more so as a line on a graph.

http://www.wolframalpha.com/input/?i=y%3D%281%2F2%29x-5

Answer 2

my bad graph i need to get the 2 points

Answer 3

thanks for the link gonna try it

Answer 4

the 2 easiest points are the intercetps; when y = 0 what does x have to be? when x = 0 what does y have to be?

Answer 5

yeah, it even gives you the x and y intercepts at the site :) under properties of the line

Answer 6

confused

Answer 7

what 2 points you need to get?

Answer 8

if any 2 points will work; plug in a value for x and get the y from it

Answer 9

when x = 0; y = -5 right? (0,-5) is one point

Answer 10

stiil dont understand sorry

Answer 11

when x = 2, y = -4; thats another point..(2,-4)

Answer 12

what goes where the question mark is
x=2
y=1/2(?)-5
x=0