Question 970281
 write the equations of the line passing through the point (2, 2) and perpendicular to the line whose equation is y = x. Complete your work in the space provided or upload a file that can display math symbols if your work requires it.
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The given equation has slope = 1
Any line perpendicular to it must have slope = -1
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Form:: y = mx + b
Solve for "b":
2 = -1*2 + b
b = 4
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Equation:
y = -x + 4
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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