SOLUTION: Find an equation of the line that satisfies the given conditions.
Through (−4, 1); perpendicular to the line y = − 1/2x + 8
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Through (−4, 1); perpendicular to the line y = − 1/2x + 8
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Question 982313: Find an equation of the line that satisfies the given conditions.
Through (−4, 1); perpendicular to the line y = − 1/2x + 8 Answer by macston(5194) (Show Source):
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y=-(1/2)x+8
. Perpendicular line has slope=negative reciprocal of original
slope=m=2
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y=2x+b Substitute values of given point and solve for b.
1=2(-4)+b
1=-8+b
9=b
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y=2x+9
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