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Which equation represents a line perpendicular to the line shown on the graph y=1/2x-2

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Answer:

y = - 2x - 2

Explanation:

You have to find the negative reciprocal of the slope.

If you don't understand negative reciprocal just research, What is a negative reciprocal

y = 1/2x - 2

y = - 2x/1 - 2

Answer: y = - 2x - 2

User VenomVendor
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Answer:

y = -2x - 2

Explanation:

The perp line is simply taking the negative reciprocal of the slope.

In this cale if +1/2 is the slope of the line, the flip it to get 2/1 which is just 2. Then multiply it by a negative.

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