Question

What is the equation of the line that is perpendicular to the given line and passes through the point (2, 6)?

Answer 1

a

Explanation:

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Answer 2

X=2

Explanation:

Perpendicular lines have opposite-reciprocal slopes, so the slope of the line we want to find is 1/2. Plugging in the point given into the equation y = 1/2x + b and solving for b, we get b = 6. Thus, the equation of the line is y = ½x + 6. Rearranged, it is –x/2 + y = 6.