What is the equation of a line that passes through (-6, 2) and has a slope of `-(1)/(2)` ?








A.


`y = (x)/(2) -2`

B.


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

C.


`y = 2x + 1`

D.


`y = -2x −1`
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Respuesta :

Answer:

B.   `y = - (x)/(2) -1`

Step-by-step explanation:

The slope of the line = [tex]\[\frac{-1}{2}\][/tex]

So the general format of the line equation will be [tex]\[y=\frac{-1}{2}x + c\][/tex]

Also given that the line passes through the point (-6,2).

Substituting the values in the equation of the line,

[tex]\[2=\frac{-1}{2}*(-6) + c\][/tex]

[tex]\[=> 2=3 + c\][/tex]

[tex]\[=> c = -1\][/tex]

So the line equation is [tex]\[y=\frac{-1}{2}x -1\][/tex]

Among the given options, option B is the correct one.