SOLUTION: Write an equation of the line containing the given point and perpendicular to the given line. Express your answer in the form y=mx+b (2,9) ; 4x+y=9

Algebra ->  Polynomials-and-rational-expressions -> SOLUTION: Write an equation of the line containing the given point and perpendicular to the given line. Express your answer in the form y=mx+b (2,9) ; 4x+y=9      Log On


   

Question 840222: Write an equation of the line containing the given point and perpendicular to the given line. Express your answer in the form y=mx+b
(2,9) ; 4x+y=9
Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
A perpendicular line would have the form,
-%281%2F4%29x%2By=D
Use the point to solve for D
-%281%2F4%292%2B9=D
-1%2F2%2B18%2F2=D
D=17%2F2
-%281%2F4%29x%2By=17%2F2
highlight%28y=%281%2F4%29x%2B17%2F2%29
.
.
.