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Point-Slope Form of a Line — Quiz

Question 8 • *KCPS Algebra I (2027)

Which equation represents a line that passes through 5 comma 1 and has a slope of 1 half ?

Answer
A
y minus 1 half is equal to 5 times open paren x minus 1 close paren
B
y minus 1 is equal to 5 times open paren x minus 1 half close paren
C
y minus 1 is equal to 1 half times open paren x minus 5 close paren
D
y minus 5 is equal to 1 half times open paren x minus 1 close paren

Explanation

Use the point-slope form y − y₁ = m(x − x₁). Substituting the slope 1/2 and the point (5, 1) gives y − 1 = 1/2(x − 5), which is choice C.

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