Question

write an equation in slope intercept form for the line described. perpendicular to y = -1/2x + 2/3, passes through (2,3)

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

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Follow the steps to get answer.

• Use one point formula and find 1st equation.
• After that you find the slope of second equation.
• Use the condition of perpendicular lines and find the slope of first equation.
• Put slope value of equation in equation (i) and simplify them to get equation.

The equation of a line passing through point (2,3) is;

(y-3)= m1(x-2).......(i).

Another equation is;

$y = \frac{ - 1}{2} x + \frac{2}{3}$

2nd equation..

Now, From equation (ii)

We have;

Comparing equation (ii) with y = mx+c.

We get;

Slope = -1/2.

For perpendicular lines,

$m1 \times m2 = - 1$

$m1 \times \frac{ - 1}{2} = - 1$

Therefore the slope is 2.

Put value of slope (m1) in equation (i). We get;

$(y - 3) = 2(x - 2)$

Simplify them to get equation.

$(y - 3) = 2x - 4$

$y = 2x - 1$

Therefore the required equation is y = 2x-1.

Hope it helps..