Question

Can anyone help me with this Midterm Advanced Algebra problem. (DONT ANSWER IF YOUR NOT SURE)

Answer 1

Answer:

y = -1/2x + 13/2

Step-by-step explanation:

The slope of a line that is perpendicular to a line will be a negative reciprocal. When you rewrite 2x-7=8 into slope-intercept form, you get y=2x-8. The negative reciprocal of the slope 2x is -1/2x. There is only one option with this slope. If you're still not sure then you can use a graphing calculator to check this. An online one would be desmos