SOLUTION: Write an equation of the line that passes through point p and is perpendicular to the line with the given equation. P(2,4);y=-8x-3
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Question 1033891: Write an equation of the line that passes through point p and is perpendicular to the line with the given equation. P(2,4);y=-8x-3 Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! Write an equation of the line that passes through point P and is perpendicular to the line with the given equation.
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P(2,4) ; y=-8x-3
Note:: slope = -8
slope of perpendicular:: (1/8)
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Form:: y = mx + b
Solve for "b"::
4 = (1/8)2 + b
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4 = 1/4 + b
b = 15/4
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Ans: y = (-1/8)x + (15/4)
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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