SOLUTION: My question is Consider the line 2x-4y=5. Write the slope intercept equation of the lines described below 1)perpendicular and passing through the point(-2,-8) 2)parallel pass

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Question 242254: My question is
Consider the line 2x-4y=5. Write the slope intercept equation of the lines described below
1)perpendicular and passing through the point(-2,-8)
2)parallel passing through the line (-2,-8)
i want to check my answers for number 1 I have y=-2/1-4
and for #2 I have y=-1/2-9
Answer by scott8148(6628) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
y = 1/2 x - 5/4

1) y = -2 x - 12 ___ slope is negative reciprocal

2) y = 1/2 x - 7 ___ same slope