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Find the equation of the line that passes through (-1,3) and is perpendicular to 2y=x−1. Leave your answer in the form y=mx+c

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User Kasgoku
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Answer:

Explanation:

-2x+1

User Ani Alaverdyan
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Answer:

Explanation:

2y = x-1 y = 1/2 x - 1/2 slope , m = 1/2 perpindicular slope = - 1/m = -2

y = -2x + b sub in the point given to find 'b'

3 = -2(-1) + b b = 1

y = -2x+1

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