Question

Solve this into y=mx+b form. I don’t know how to solve this one. Please help me with the steps.

Answer 1

Hi there!

Here are all the steps into solving this equation into the y-intercept form:

y - 6 = 1/2(x - 2)

Add 6 on each side of the equation

y = 1/2(x - 2) + 6

Multiply the whole parentheses by 1/2

1/2 × x = 1/2X

1/2 × -2 = -1

y = 1/2x - 1 + 6

Add the similar terms together

y = 1/2x + 5 → ANSWER

There you go! I really hope this helped, if there's anything just let me know! :)

Answer 2

First expand the brackets, so 1/2 times x and 1/2 times -2 which is 1/2x - 1. Then take the 6 to the other side of the equals so it becomes a positive. Then add -1 + 6 = 5. Therefore the equation is y = 1/2x + 5