Write the equation of the line that has the indicated slope and contains the indicated point. Express the final equation in standard form. m = 1/2 , (3, 8)

Answer 1

B = y - mx = 8 - (1/2)(3) = 8 - 3/2 = 16/2 - 3/2 = 13/3

y = (1/2)x + 13/2

STANDARD FORM

2y = x + 13

-x + 2y = 13