For the equation (-1,2), y= \frac{1}{2}x - 3, write an equation in slope intercept form for the line that passes through the given point and is parallel to the graph of the given equation.

Annette Arroyo

Annette Arroyo

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2021-05-14

For the equation (-1,2), y=12x3, write an equation in slope intercept form for the line that passes through the given point and is parallel to the graph of the given equation.

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pattererX

pattererX

Skilled2021-05-15Added 95 answers

Step 1
Given point (-1,2) and the line y=12x3
Step 2
We know that the slope of two parallel lines are equal.
The slope of the line y=12x3ism=12
So, the slope of required line is also m=12. The equation of line is
yy1=m(xx1)
y2=12(x+1)
y2=12x+12
y=12x+52

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