SOLUTION: Write an equation in slope-intercept form of the line satisfying the given conditions. Perpendicular to the line y = 2x + 3; containing the point (-2, -4).

Question 580070: Write an equation in slope-intercept form of the line satisfying the given conditions. Perpendicular to the line y = 2x + 3; containing the point (-2, -4).
Answer by dfrazzetto(283) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

slope of original line m=2
perpendicular slope is inverse reciprocal m= -1/2
y = (-1/2)x + b
-4 = (-1/2)(-2) + b
-4 = 1 + b
b = -5

y = (-1/2)x - 5

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