Question

desperate! 37 points! PLZ?
y-8=-1/2(x+4) find the slope. Plz help!!!!

Answer 1

In order to find the slope, you must first solve the equation

Y- 8 = -1/2(x + 4)

Start with the parentheses and multiply both the X and 4 by -1/2

Y- 8 = -1/2x - 2

Now add 8 to both sides

Y= -1/2x + 6 which is now your equation

This is Y= Mx + b form

M = slope

B= y-intercept

Answer is -1/2

Answer 2

y

=8/3 +4

Rewrite in slope-intercept form.

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y

=

8

3

x

+

4

Use the slope-intercept form to find the slope and y-intercept.

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Slope:

8

3

Y-Intercept:

4