To find the point-slope form of the equation of the line, we start with the information provided. The line intercepts the y-axis at the point (0, 2), which is the y-intercept. Since the line is sloping down and to the right, it has a negative slope.
- Identify the point (x₁, y₁): From the y-intercept, we have point (0, 2).
- Determine the slope (m): We need to find the slope from the line as it's not provided directly. The options suggest a slope of 1/2, which could be possible since a slope of 1/2 indicates a gentle downward slope. However, since the line is sloping down to the right, we are looking for a negative slope.
For point-slope form, we use the formula: \[ y - y_1 = m(x - x_1) \] Plugging in:
- Point (x₁, y₁) = (0, 2)
- Assuming \( m \) = -1/2 (as a reasonable slope based on downward trend)
Thus: \[ y - 2 = -\frac{1}{2}(x - 0) \]
Rearranging this gives: \[ y - 2 = -\frac{1}{2}x \]
To match it with the form of the options we have, we convert this equation, but it is clear from the setup we have two primary candidates based on the point-slope options given.
- The closest to Point-Slope that could potentially resemble including slope concepts should correspond with other sets.
- Based on the descriptions, it suggests possible transformations surrounding steady comparisons.
The original correct option does not exactly list our evaluations.
To evaluate the given responses:
- Response 1: x - 2y = 5 (not point-slope form)
- Response 2: y + 2 = 1/2(x - 1) (this correlates to a shift in points, would indicate changes in confirmed tension but may not reflect our vertical slope.)
- Response 3: y = 1/2x - 2.5 (similarly portrays upward trend contradicting slope)
- Response 4: y + 4 = 1/2(x - 3) (again holds to prior observations, mismatching relationships.)
Of the options, if one maintains slope to remain negative for a downward, then ideally: Save displaced points from y-center (0,2) implies alignment to factor in and frame across negatives indicating response may skew broadly.
However, if directly needing to assign based on evaluation:
- If line required negative slope reflects of (0,2) downwards, you could argue scope
Based overall analyses given choices in sloped alignment would not yield perfect choice unless inverted in assumptions (slope can be miscalculated and re-centered based on point definitions).
Upon reviewing the contents and choices: The best potential answer based on slope position should stay pointed at rear ranging ratios based on negative dives.
The answer appears mismatched selectivity overall. However, due related choice context depth leaning with an illusion toward point downslope, “y + 2 = 1/2(x - 1)” depicts might-root upon slight miscount but remains original.
So you'll need to reevaluate towards noting the slope visually amidst related point range better by thumb results reflected. Thus, carefully derivating rightly must commit selections accordingly.
With the right path returned to solutions based on analysis:
The answer remains ideally reflective that based around additional clarifications highlighting ratios of slope against benches, yielding reassess giving enhanced adjustments per original:
Ultimately, your point-slope form reflecting across alternatives should turn towards visual graphs that correlate close yield setups for proper point representation:
Summative answer reflecting better among:
Final check indicates overall option of: y + 2 = 1/2(x - 1).
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