Write the slope intercept form of a line going through the point (2,-5) that is perpendicular to y = 2x + 1.

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Sten Vesterli · Answer 1 · 2021-01-11T19:30:01+0000

Perpendicular = opposite sign and reciprocal slope
Slope 2 turns into -1/2
Y = -1/2x + b
Plug in the point
-5 = -1/2(2) + b, b = -4
Solution: y = -1/2x - 4

Write the slope intercept form of a line going through the point (2,-5) that is perpendicular to y = 2x + 1.

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