Answer:
The equation simplified would be y=1/2x+6
Step-by-step explanation:
Take the equation
y-8=1/2(x-4)
distribute 1/2
y-8=1/2x-2
simplify it bring the -8 over to the right side and turn it into a positive 8
y=1/2x-2+8
add the 8 to -2 and get 6
y=1/2x+6
go up to 6 on the y axis and that is your intercept so place a point then go up .5 and over 1 every time and draw a line.