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Perpendicular to y = -x + 7 through (4, -6)

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Answer:

y=x-10

Explanation:

y=ax+b - linear equation

y=-x+7

a=-1

y=cx+d - perpendicular equation to y=ax+b

a*c=-1

(-1)*c=-1

c=1

y=x+d

(4,-6) => x=4, y=-6

y=x+d => -6=4+d

d=-10

y=x-10

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