SOLUTION: Write the equation of a line parallel to the given line but passing through the given point. y=1/4x-2 (8,1) Write the equation of a line perpendicular to the given line but passi

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Question 590919: Write the equation of a line parallel to the given line but passing through the given point.
y=1/4x-2 (8,1)
Write the equation of a line perpendicular to the given line but passing through the given point.
y=-4x-5 (0,-1)
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Answer by solver91311(24713)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!


Use the point-slope form of an equation of a line:



where are the coordinates of the given point and is the given/calculated slope.

To determine the slopes of the desired lines use the following facts:





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