SOLUTION: Write the equation of the line that is perpendicular to the graph y=(1/2x)+6, and whose y-intercept is (0,-2)

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Question 386245: Write the equation of the line that is perpendicular to the graph
y=(1/2x)+6, and whose y-intercept is (0,-2)

Answer by stanbon(75887)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Write the equation of the line that is perpendicular to the graph
y=(1/2x)+6, and whose y-intercept is (0,-2)
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The given line has a slope of 1/2
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Any perpendicular line has slope = -2
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Equation:
y = -2x-2
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Cheers,
Stan H.

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