Write the slope-intercept form of the equation of each line?

Question

y+1=1/2(x+3)

Answer 1

The slope-intercept equation is y = mx + b.

 

Start with your equation and add parentheses for clarity.

 

I assume the binomial (x + 3) is being multiplied by one-half.

 

y + 1 = (1/2)(x + 3)

 

Distribute on the right-hand side.

 

y + 1 = (1/2)x + (3/2)

 

Subtract one from each side.

 

y = (1/2)x + (3/2) - 1

 

 

Simplify right-hand side.

 

y = (1/2)x + (1/2).