SOLUTION: Use the midpoint formula method to find the equation of the perpendicular bisector of th the line segment whose endpoints are (-2, 2) and (6, 4). Write the equation in general form

Question 1156996: Use the midpoint formula method to find the equation of the perpendicular bisector of th the line segment whose endpoints are (-2, 2) and (6, 4). Write the equation in general form
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Answer by josmiceli(19441) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Find the slope of the given line segment

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Any line perpendicular to this line has slope =

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( -2,2 )
( 6, 4 )
The x-value of the midpoint is:

The y-value of the midpoint is:

The midpoint is at ( 2, 3 )
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Use the general point-slope formula:

In general form:

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check:
does it go through ( 2,3 ) ?

OK
Check the math & get a 2nd opinion if needed

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