Write an equation of the line passing through the point (2, -9) that is perpendicular to the line y=x+6.

B W asked Dec 7, 2023

431,201 views

30 votes

B W asked Dec 7, 2023

by B W

3.1k points

Your comment on this question:

Email me at this address if a comment is added after mine:Email me if a comment is added after mine

Privacy: Your email address will only be used for sending these notifications.

Email me at this address if my answer is selected or commented on:Email me if my answer is selected or commented on

Privacy: Your email address will only be used for sending these notifications.

12 votes

Answer:

y = -x - 7

Explanation:

Perpendicular to the slope m = 1 is the slope -1/m = -1.

y = m * (x - Px) + Py

y = -1 * (x - 2) + (-9)

y = -x + 2 - 9

y = -x - 7

Vikash Sinha answered Dec 11, 2023

3.4k points

Email me at this address if a comment is added after mine:Email me if a comment is added after mine

Privacy: Your email address will only be used for sending these notifications.

Welcome to QAmmunity.org, where you can ask questions and receive answers from other members of our community.

1.6m questions

2.0m answers