Answer:
y = (-2/3)x + 5/6
Step-by-step explanation:
The general structure of a line in slope-intercept form is:
y = mx + b
In this form, "m" represents the slope and "b" represents the y-intercept. You have been given the value of "m". To find the value of "b", you can plug the slope and the values from the point (2, -1/2) into the general equation.
m = -2/3
Point (2, -1/2):
x = 2 and y = -1/2
y = mx + b <----- Slope-intercept form
y = (-2/3)x + b <----- Insert -2/3 in "m"
-1/2 = (-2/3)(2) + b <----- Insert "x" and "y" values from point
-1/2 = -4/3 + b <----- Multiply -2/3 and 2
-3/6 = -8/6 + b <----- Give the fractions common denominators
5/6 = b <----- Add 8/6 to both sides
Thus, the equation of the line is:
y = (-2/3)x + 5/6
