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Write an equation of the line passing through the point (2, 3) that is perpendicular to the line 2x + y = 2.

Write an equation of the line passing through the point (2, 3) that is perpendicular-example-1
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Answer:

y = 1/2x + 2

Explanation:

2x + y = 2

y = -2x + 2

y = 1/2x + b

3 = 1/2(2) + b

3 = 1+b

2 = b

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