Question

Write an equation of the line passing through the point (2, -9) that is perpendicular to the line​ y=x+6.

Answer 1

y = -x - 7

Explanation:

Perpendicular to the slope m = 1 is the slope -1/m = -1.

y = m * (x - Px) + Py

y = -1 * (x - 2) + (-9)

y = -x + 2 - 9

y = -x - 7