SOLUTION: The line L passes through the point (-1,1) and is perpendicular to a line with a slope of -1. The equation of L is:
y=1x+b
What is the correct value for b?
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y=1x+b
What is the correct value for b?
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Question 915829: The line L passes through the point (-1,1) and is perpendicular to a line with a slope of -1. The equation of L is:
y=1x+b
What is the correct value for b? Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! The line L passes through the point (-1,1) and is perpendicular to a line with a slope of -1. The equation of L is:
y=1x+b
What is the correct value for b?
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Substitute for x and y and solve for "b"::
1 = 1*-1 + b
b = 2
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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