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1. Write an equation containing the slope 1/2 and the point (4,5). y = 1/2x + 3

2. Write an equation with a slope of 4 and the point (3,7). This type of question was already answered! And here is a more likely question, since after all you are not in algebra I. Plus, if you want strong minds you have got to build them:

What about something like: Given the triangle with vertices at A( -4, 2), B (10, 12) and C (8, -1). Find the equation of the median from point A. 

ANSWER: Midpoint of segment BC: [(10+8)/2, (12-1)/2 ] (9, 5.5) Two points on median: (-4, 2) and (9, 5.5) Slope of median: 5.5-2/9-(-4) 3.5/13 = 7/26 Plug it into the equation: 2= (7/26)x-4 + b 2= -14/13 + b 40/13= b
 * Final Equation:** y = (7/26)x + (40/13)

- Jonathan Bloom