Elementary and Intermediate Algebra: Concepts & Applications (6th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0-32184-874-8
ISBN 13: 978-0-32184-874-1

Chapter 1-11 - Cumulative Review - Page 776: 22

Answer

$y=-5x+\dfrac{1}{2}$

Work Step by Step

Given the slope of $-5$ and the $y$-intercept of $\left(0,\dfrac{1}{2}\right)$ the equation of the line can be determined using $y=mx+b$ or the Slope-Intercept Form of linear equations, where $m$ is the slope and $b$ is the $y$-intercept. That is, \begin{align*} y&=mx+b \\ y&=-5x+\dfrac{1}{2} .\end{align*} Hence, the equation of the graph of a line with a slope of $-5$ and a $y$-intercept of $\left(0,\dfrac{1}{2}\right)$ is $y=-5x+\dfrac{1}{2}$.
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