SOLUTION: (ii) Find the equation of the straight line perpedicular to line y =x/2 + 1,and passing through the point (4,5).

Question 1114543: (ii) Find the equation of the straight line perpedicular to line
y =x/2 + 1,and passing through the point (4,5).
Answer by Alan3354(69443) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
(ii) Find the equation of the straight line perpedicular to line
y =x/2 + 1,and passing through the point (4,5).
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The slope, m, of lines perpendicular is the negative inverse fo the given line.
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Then, y-y1 = m*(x-x1) where (x1,y1) is the point.

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