SOLUTION: Write an equation of the line containing the given point and perpendicular to the given line. Express your answer in the form y=mx+b (8,9);2x+y=7 y=

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Question 1092072: Write an equation of the line containing the given point and perpendicular to the given line. Express your answer in the form y=mx+b
(8,9);2x+y=7
y=
Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
y=-2x%2B7
Perpendicular lines have slopes that are negative reciprocals.
m%2A%28-2%29=-1
m=1%2F2
Use the point-slope form of a line,
y-9=%281%2F2%29%28x-8%29
2y-18=x-8
x-2y=-10
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