Question

Write an equation passing through point A(6,-1) that is perpendicular y= -2x+8

Answer 1

The slope perpendicular to y = -2x + 8 is
`(1)/(2)`

Point slope form (y = a(x - h) + k):

y =
`(1)/(2)`(x - 6) - 1

Slope intercept form (y = mx + b):

y =
`(1)/(2)`x - 4