SOLUTION: Write an equation of a line perpendicular to y = x + 4 in slope-intercept form that passes through the point (−2, 6).

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Question 892807: Write an equation of a line perpendicular to y = x + 4 in slope-intercept form that passes through the point (−2, 6).
Answer by josgarithmetic(39616) About Me  (Show Source):
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y=mx+b
b=y-mx

m needed is -1.

b=6-%28-1%29%28-2%29
b=4

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