monique4323 monique4323
  • 21-02-2020
  • Mathematics
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write an equation of the line that is perpendicular to the line y = 1/2x + 8 that passes through the point (4,6)

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  • 21-02-2020

y= -2x + 14

Step-by-step explanation:

The slope of a perpendicular line is always the opposite reciprocal.  Since we already have the x value and the y value lets put them in to solve the equation.

6= -2(4)+b

6= -8+b

subtract -8 from each side to get.

6-(-8)= 14

-8-(-8)=0

14=b

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shaymhaines shaymhaines
  • 05-03-2020

Answer:

y=-2+14

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