what is the graph of y+3=1/2(x-2)

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anonymous · Answer

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texaschic101 · Answer

y + 3 = 1/2(x - 2) -- distribute through the parenthesis
y + 3 = 1/2x - 1 -- subtract 3 from both sides
y = 1/2x - 4

In y = mx + b form, the m is the slope and the b is the y intercept.
So in this case, the slope is 1/2 and the y intercept is (0,-4)

To find the x intercept, sub in 0 for y and solve for x
y = 1/2x - 4
0 = 1/2x - 4
-1/2x = -4
x = -4 / (-1/2)
x = -4 * -2/1
x = 8...so your x intercept is (8,0)

That graph you posted IS NOT the graph to the equation given

thesmartone · Answer

Sorry.. My computer lagged. It showed I was in OS feedback.. when I was in math lol