Question

What is the equation of the line that is parallel to y= 1/2x-1 that goes through the point (2,3)

Answer 1

Answer:

y = 1/2 x + 2

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the equation if the line be y = mx + c

since the line is parallel to y = 1/2x - 1, their gradients/slope must be the same (aka m = 1/2)

sub (2, 3):

3 = 1/2(2) + c

c = 2

therefore, the equation of the line is y = 1/2x + 2

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