Choose the equation below that represents the line passing through the point (1, -4) with a slope of one half.

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piercetheveil47 · Answer

y - 4 = one half(x - 1)
 y + 4 = 2(x - 1)
 y + 4 = one half(x - 1)
 y - 4 = 2(x + 1)

piercetheveil47 · Answer

heeelp :(

adamaero · Answer

what are your thoughts?

adamaero · Answer

piercetheveil47 · Answer

i think it may be A or C?

adamaero · Answer

yes, but why?

piercetheveil47 · Answer

I think it is A or C bc you need to multiply the 1/2

adamaero · Answer

so you know that the "m" in this equation represents the slope:
y = mx + b

piercetheveil47 · Answer

yes

piercetheveil47 · Answer

i just don't know how to figure out if they are adding or subtracting 4

adamaero · Answer

adamaero · Answer

If you still don't know the answer from that picture as a guide, say so

piercetheveil47 · Answer

so that means it is C?

adamaero · Answer

why C?

piercetheveil47 · Answer

because it says that it is negative 4?

adamaero · Answer

well, ok--close enough--you're correct

piercetheveil47 · Answer

okay thank you! @adamaero