Question

Slope= -1/2 Line passes through the point (9,8). Write equation with point slope form

Answer 1

ANSWER: y-8= -1/2(x-9)

Answer 2

Standard equation is. y=mx + b
Sub in point (9,8) and -1/2 for m to find b

8=-1/2(9) + b
8+ 4.5 = b
12.5 = b

Therefore
y = -1/2x + 12.5