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What is the equation of the line that passes through the point (4.11) and is perpendicular to the line with the following equation? OA. y = -x + 14 O B. - r - 15 OD. & 1 + 8​

User Emiliano
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Answer:


y = x +7

Explanation:

Given


Point\ (x_1,y_1) = (4,11)

Perpendicular to
y = -x + 14

Required

Determine the line equation

An equation has the form


y = mx + b

Where


m = slope

By comparison with
y = -x + 14


m = -1

Because the line is perpendicular to
y = -x + 14, the following relationship exists


m_1 = (-1)/(m) i.e. the condition for perpendicularity

Where m1 is the slope of the equation that passes through
Point\ (x_1,y_1) = (4,11)

So, we have:


m_1 = (-1)/(-1)


m_1 = 1

The line equation is then calculated using:


y - y_1 = m_1(x - x_1)

Where


m_1 = 1


Point\ (x_1,y_1) = (4,11)

So, we have:


y - 11 = 1(x - 4)


y - 11 = x - 4

Add 11 to both sides


y - 11+11 = x - 4+11


y = x - 4+11


y = x +7

The B, C and D parts of your question are not clear.

Apply the same steps used in (a) above and you'll get your answers

User Thorin Oakenshield
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