SOLUTION: Write an equation for the line passsing through (12,2)and perpindicular to to x=9. I found y=1/6x+2 is this correct?

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Question 307565: Write an equation for the line passsing through (12,2)and perpindicular to to x=9.
I found y=1/6x+2
is this correct?

Answer by rapaljer(4671) About Me  (Show Source):
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The line x=9 is a vertical line. A line perpendicular to this is a horizontal line, which is in the form y= a number. In this case, the line will be y = 12.

Dr. Robert J. Rapalje, Retired