Question

Which equation represents the perpendicular

Answer 1

Answer:

y = ½x + 2

Step-by-step explanation:

We are given the coordinates of the endpoint as;A(8,2) and

B(0,6)

The midpoint coordinates will be;

((8 + 0)/2, (2 + 6)/2) = (4, 4)

The slope of the midpoint using gradient formula will be;

m = (6 - 2)/(0 - 8)

m = 4/-8

m = -2

Thus, slope of a line perpendicular to the midpoint is;

m_p = -1/m

m_p = -1/-2

m_p = 1/2

Thus, using slope intercept concept, the equation to represent the perpendicular bisector is;

y - 4 = ½(x - 4)

Multiply both sides by 2 to get;

2y - 8 = x - 4

Add 8 to both sides to get;

2y - 8 + 8 = x - 4 + 8

2y = x + 4

Divide through by 2 to get;

y = ½(x + 4)

y = ½x + 2