3 years ago

ine segment MN has endpoints M(-5,4) and N(1,-2). Find the equation for the perpendicular bisector of line segment MN.

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Gre4nikov [31]3 years ago

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Answer:

y=x-3

Step-by-step explanation:

slope=4+2/-5-1=-1

perpendicular slope= negative reciprical=1

y=x+b

midpoint on perpendicular bisector= (-5+1/2, 4-2/2)=(-2,1)

substitution-2=1+b, b=-3

y=x-3

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