Question

Write an equation in slope intercept form for the line perpendicular to y= -2x +9 and containing the point (4,-3)

Answer 1

Explanation:

lets call the line (d)

amd the given eq of the line is (d')

so (d) is perpendicular to (d')

slope(d)×slope(d')=-1

-2(1/2)=-1

so (d): y=1/2x + b

point A (4, -3) belongs to (d) so,

Ya=1/2Xa+b

-3=1/2(4)+b

b=-5

(d):y=1/2x-5