SOLUTION: Find the equation of the line that passes through the point (2, ‐2) and is perpendicular to x+ 2y = 6.

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Question 868521: Find the equation of the line that passes through the point (2, ‐2) and is perpendicular to x+ 2y = 6.
Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
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The line perpendicular to x%2B2y=6 has the form 2x-y=D
Use the point to solve for D.
2%282%29-%28-2%29=D
4%2B2=D
D=6
2x-y=6
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