SOLUTION: write the slope intercept form equation through (1,-2) and perpendicular to the line 2x-4y=7

SOLUTION: write the slope intercept form equation through (1,-2) and perpendicular to the line 2x-4y=7

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Question 829520: write the slope intercept form equation through (1,-2) and perpendicular to the line 2x-4y=7
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
If the lines are perpendicular,....

First, you can put the given equation into slope-intercept.

And you want a perpendicular line, slope of -2.

and you find b solving the equation for b, and putting in the given point to be contained:
b=y-mx
b=y+2x
b=-2+2*1
b=0

You line to be found:
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