Question

the slope of a line is -1\2.
the point (6,-7) is on the line. Determine the equation of this line.

Answer 1

slope(m) = -1/2
(6,-7) x = 6 and y = -7
y = mx + b (solving for b)
now we sub
y = mx + b
-7 = -1/2(6) + b
-7 = -3 + b
-7 + 3 = b
-4 = b
your equation is : y = -1/2x - 4

Answer 2

any questions ?

Answer 3

thanks

Answer 4

no problem :)