3 years ago

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

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1 answer:

Ratling [72]3 years ago

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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

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