Question 1180019: the equation of a line in slope-intercept form that is perpendicular to Y=X+2 and passes through the point (-2, 2)
Answer by ikleyn(52810)   (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! .
An equation of the perpendicular line has the form
y = -x + c,
and since the point (-2,2) lies on the line,
2 = -(-2) + c, or c = 0.
So, the final equation is
y = -x. ANSWER
Solved.
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