Which linear function represents the line given by the point-slope equation y minus 8 is equal to 1 half times open paren x minus 4 close paren ?

Distribute 1/2 across (x − 4): y − 8 = 1/2x − 2. Add 8 to both sides to get y = 1/2x + 6, so the linear function is f(x) = 1/2x + 6.

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