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Write the equation of the line perpendicular to y=1/4x+7 and passes through (2,-9)

Write the equation of the line perpendicular to y=1/4x+7 and passes through (2,-9)-example-1
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Perpendicular means the slope would be - 4
Point (2, - 9)
y - -9 = -4(x - 2)
y + 9 = -4x + 8
y = -4x - 1
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