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Determine the equation of a line with gradient \(\frac{1}{2}\) and \(y\)-intercept \(6\)

A

2y = x + 12

B

\(y = \frac{1}{2}x + 6\)

C

y = 3x

D

A and B

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Correct Option: D

The equation of a line is generally expressed in the slope-intercept form as \(y = mx + c\), where:

  • \(m\) is the gradient (slope) of the line.
  • \(c\) is the y-intercept (the point where the line crosses the y-axis).

In this question, we are given:

  • Gradient, \(m = \frac{1}{2}\)
  • y-intercept, \(c = 6\)

Substituting these values into the slope-intercept form, we get \(y = \frac{1}{2}x + 6\). Option A is also correct but a transformation of B.

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