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Write an equation of the line that is perpendicular to the line y = 2x + 8, and which passes through the point (6,-2).

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Y=2x+8
X=6


Y= 2(6) + 8

Y= 12+8

Y= 20

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Answer: y= -1/2 + 1

Step-by-step explanation: To solve this problem, first determine the slope of your line. Since perpendicular lines have slopes that are opposite reciprocals of each other,we know that the slope is -1/2. Then plug your slip (-1/2) and point (6,-2) into the equation y=mx+b to solve for b. The resulting value for b is 1.

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