Question

Write an equation in point-slope form of the line that has a slope of 1/2 and passes through the point (5, -2).

Answer 1

First, please type in the "point-slope form" of the equation of a straight line. Once you have that form, the rest of the work here is quite simple.

Answer 2

hello peter...lol.

point-slope form is : y - y1 = m(x - x1)
slope(m) = 1/2
(5,-2) x1 = 5 and y1 = -2
now just sub, but do not solve, leave the parenthesis in.

Answer 3

Hi Texas Chic (#101)

Answer 4

y - y1 = m(x - x1)
y - (-2) = 1/2(x - 5)
y + 2 = 1/2(x - 5) ===> here you go :)

Answer 5

Ohh duh I thought you meant subtract this line
(5,-2) x1 = 5 and y1 = -2
I was like what?
Thanx

Answer 6

lol....no problem :) glad to help