SOLUTION: What is the equation of the line in slope intercept form perpendicular to y=1/2x-5 through (0,-2)

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Question 1053625: What is the equation of the line in slope intercept form perpendicular to y=1/2x-5 through (0,-2)
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Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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What is the equation of the line in slope intercept form perpendicular to y=1/2x-5 through (0,-2)
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The given equation has slope = 1/2
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A perpendicular line will have slope = -2
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Ans:: y = -2x - 2
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
perpendicular to y=1/2x-5
slope must be negative reciprocal of 1%2F2, meaning intended m=-2.



through (0,-2)
Plug directly into y=mx+b format.
You are being GIVEN the vertical axis intercept.
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