Question

Write an equation of the line that is perpendicular to the line y =1/2x + 8 that passes through the point (4,6).

Answer 1

Answer:  y = -2x + 14

Step-by-step explanation:

original slope: 1/2

new slope : -2

y=mx+ b

y= -2x+b

6= -2(4) +b

6 = -8 + b

14 = b

y = mx + b

y = -2x + 14