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Identify an equation in point-slope form for the line perpendicular to y=-4x-1 that passes through (-2,7)

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Answer:

Y-7=1/4(x+2)

Explanation:

User Jonathan Chan
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The slope perpendicular to
y=-4x-1 is the negative reciprocal, or
(1)/(4).
We want it to pass through the point (-2,7).


y-7= (1)/(4)[x-(-2)]

Hope this helps! :^)
User Nephiw
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