SOLUTION: Write an equation of a line that is perpendicular to y = 2x + 3 and
passes through (3,4).
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Question 388436: Write an equation of a line that is perpendicular to y = 2x + 3 and
passes through (3,4).
Answer by mananth(16946) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Write an equation of a line that is perpendicular to y = 2x + 3 and
passes through (3,4).
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compare with y= mx +b
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slope m= 2.
the perpendicular line will have slope -1/2
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slope = -1/2 , point(3,4)
plug these values to find b
4=-1/2*3+b
4+3/2=b
5.5 = b
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The Equation:
y = -x/2+5.5
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