SOLUTION: Write an equation in Slope-intercept form for the line that is perpendicular to the line y = 2x - 5 that passes through the given point (4,-2).
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Question 1047190: Write an equation in Slope-intercept form for the line that is perpendicular to the line y = 2x - 5 that passes through the given point (4,-2). Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! Write an equation in Slope-intercept form for the line that is perpendicular to the line y = 2x - 5 that passes through the given point (4,-2).
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slope of the given equation is m = 2
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Then slope of the perpendicular line must be -1/2
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Form:: y = mx + b
Solve for "b" when x = 4, y = -2 and m = -1/2
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-2 = (-1/2)4 + b
b = 0
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Equation:
y = (-1/2)x
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Cheers
Stan H.
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