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Find the equation of the line that contains the point (4, -2) and is perpendicular to the line y = - 2x + 5.

y = 2x - 10
y = - 2x + 6
y = - 1/2x
y = 1/2x - 4

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Answer:

It's option D. y = 1/2x - 4

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