Question

given a point and the slope, write the equation in slope intercept form.

(3,5) m=1/2

Answer 1

First write it in point slope, and then convert it to slope-intercept:
\[
(y-y_0)=m(x-x_0) \implies y-5=\frac{1}{2}(x-3)
\]Now distribute and add 5 to both sides. Et voilá.

Answer 2

is it correct to just plug the (x,Y) values into the slope intercept formula. and solve for b. in this case b=3.5

then just write it out y=1/2m+3.5
it comes out the same both ways but i dont know if its a fluke or what

Answer 3

Yes, both ways are correct, my way is just slightly different. Do as you wish, or whichever you're more comfortable with.

Answer 4

@precal

Answer 5

haven't covered it yet, will next time....... but Lolwolf is correct

Answer 6

btw the way you did it is the way I like to do it........lol