SOLUTION: A line through points (-2, 3) and (1, b) is perpendicular to the line y = (1/2)x-1. The value of b is:

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Question 1049696: A line through points (-2, 3) and (1, b) is perpendicular to the line
y = (1/2)x-1. The value of b is:

Answer by josgarithmetic(39630) About Me  (Show Source):
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Slope of any line perpendicular to the line for the given equation? m.

Formula for slope to solve for your unknown coordinate, b?
%28b-3%29%2F%281-%28-2%29%29=m