SOLUTION: Write the equation of the line that contains (8, 12) and is perpendicular to y = 2x + 7

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Question 859786: Write the equation of the line that contains (8, 12) and is perpendicular to y = 2x + 7
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi,

perpendicular to y = green%282%29x+%2B+7, new line:  m = -1/2

***Using point-slope form, y+-+y%5B1%5D+=+m%28x+-+x%5B1%5D%29 P(8,12)

y-12 = (-1/2)(x-8)

y-12 = (-1/2)x + 4

  y = (-1/2)x + 16