If given an equation of a line such as y = -1/2x + 6, demonstrate on the whiteboard how to create an equation of a line parallel

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and perpendicular to this line that goes through another point such as (4, 10).

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dem82 [27] · Answer 1 · 2022-07-12T21:59:30+03:00

dem82 [27]3 years ago

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Answer:

parallel line y = -1/2x + 12

perpendicular line y = 2x + 2

Step-by-step explanation:

slope = -1/2

perpendicular slope = 2

y = mx + b

10 = -1/2(4) + b

10 = -2 + b

12 = b

y = -1/2x + 12

10 = 2(4) + b

10 = 8 + b

2 = b

y = 2x + 2