If the slope of the line y=4x+1 is multiplied by -1/2 how do you write the equation of the new line? Algebra Graphs of Linear Equations and Functions Slope-Intercept Form 1 Answer Tony B Oct 30, 2016 #y=-2x+1# Explanation: #y=4x+1" "->" "y=(-1/2xx4)x+1# #y=-2x+1# Answer link Related questions What is Slope-Intercept Form? How do you find the "m" and "b" of any linear equation? How do you determine the slope and y intercept when given a graph? Why is slope "rise over run"? How do you find the slope and y intercept of #2x+5=y#? What is the slope and y intercept of #y=x#? What is the slope and y intercept of #y=3.75#? How do you write #7+\frac{3}{5} x=y# in slope intercept form? How do you write #-5x+12=20# in slope intercept form? How do you write an equation in standard form for a line that goes through (5, –2) and (–5, 4)? See all questions in Slope-Intercept Form Impact of this question 1084 views around the world You can reuse this answer Creative Commons License