y-5=1/2(x+2)

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multipy each term on the right by the 1/2

then, add 5 to both sides...

y= 1/2 x +6
Thank you.That help alot
but what about if like it was y+3=7/3(x-9) do you just add everything by 3 or -3?
for y+3=7/3 (x-9)
multiply the right by 7/3
y+3=7x/3 -21
subtract three from each side.