A linear equation is represented as: .
The equation of the line is:
First, we calculate the slope (m) of
Make y the subject
Divide by 18
In
slope
So, the slope of is:
Since, the line is perpendicular to
The slope of the line is:
So, we have:
The line passes through (4,-2).
So, the equation is:
This gives:
Hence, the linear equation is:
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<u>Let's solve this problem step-by-step</u>
<u>Let's set</u>:
2x + 6y = 36 -- equation 1
x + 4y = 20 -- equation 2
(equation 2) * 2
2x + 8y = 40 -- equation 3
(equation 3) - (equation 1)
2y = 4
y = 2 -- equation 4
Plug (equation 4)'s value of y into (equation 2)
x + 4(2) = 20
x = 20 - 8
x = 12
<u>Thus x = 12 and y = 2</u>
<u>Let's check, by substituting these values</u>
<u>Answer: x = 12 and y = 2</u>
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