Using the slope and y-intercept, describe the graph of the line whose equation is y = 0.5x.

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kewlgeek555 · Answer

Where's the y-intercept?

kewlgeek555 · Answer

Well, so far we know that the graph will have a positive slope, since the slope in the equation is positive.

anonymous · Answer

Well, it didn't give me a specific spot. What is up there is all the information I know.

kewlgeek555 · Answer

Give me a second to think about this...

anonymous · Answer

alright :) I'm kinda confused because it seems so random... and isn't very specific. I'm not sure what they want....

kewlgeek555 · Answer

Okay, it is impossible to solve for a y-value or x-value with out the y-intercept.  You can't just plug in random numbers into x and y.  I mean, I don't think that's what it's asking you to do.  So, I guess you are going to have to say that unfortunately, with out the y-intercept, you cannot determine where the boundary line of the graph is going to meet the y-intercept.  But at leats you know that the graph has a positive slope and it is increasing 0.5 every x.

anonymous · Answer

ok! im sure other students are having the same problem! 
Thank you so much for helping!

kewlgeek555 · Answer

You are very welcome.  Can I get a medal please, sorry for asking.  Oh, and let me call @ganeshie8 .  He seems to be offline, but he is the best user with math in this website. ;]

anonymous · Answer

ok, I will fan you! thanks again!