SOLUTION: Given an equation of a line, find equations for lines perpendicular to it going through specified points. Find the appropriate equations and points from the table below. y=1/4x-2 (

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Question 987538: Given an equation of a line, find equations for lines perpendicular to it going through specified points. Find the appropriate equations and points from the table below. y=1/4x-2 (8,-1)
Answer by josgarithmetic(39620) About Me  (Show Source):
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Perpendicular to y=(1/4)x-2 and containing point (8,-1)

y=-4x%2Bb
b=-1-%28-4%29%2A8
b=31