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What is the equation of the line that passes through (3,4) and is perpendicular to y=-2x-4

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Answer:

y = x/2 + 5/2

Explanation:

Plug in and Solve. First find the perpendicular slope to y = -2x -4. It is the negative reciprocal, so m = 1/2.

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