Answer:
y = 1/2x - 8
Step-by-step explanation:
Assuming that they want the equation in slope intercept form we would use the following form: y = mx + b
where m = slope and b = y intercept.
We are given the slope and a point on the line. We need to find the y intercept. We can do this by plugging in what we are given and then solving for b.
y = mx + b
slope (m) = 1/2
x value of given point (x) = 8
y value of given point (y) = -4
- plug in these values -
-4 = (1/2)(8) + b
now solve for b
multiply 1/2 and 8
-4 = 4 + b
subtract 4 from both sides
-8 = b
So the y intercept (b) is -8
We now plug in the slope and y intercept into slope intercept form
y = mx + b
m = 1/2 and b = -8
y = 1/2x - 8 is the equation of the line that passes through the point (8,-4) and has a slope of 1/2
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