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B. Write an equation of the line perpendicular to
x + 2y = 6 through (8,3).

User Ramkumar Murugadoss
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Answer:

y = 2x + 13 or -2x + y = 13

Explanation:

1) I would convert x + 2y = 6 to y-intercept/slope-intercept form...

2y = -x + 6 - > y = -1/2x + 3

2) The slope of the line is -1/2. Perpendicular lines have a negative reciprocal slope to the other line, so the slope is 2. Therefore your equation so far is...

y = 2x + b

3) The point that is given is (8, 3). This means that x = 8 and y = 3. Substitute that into the equation and solve for b (the y-intercept)

3 = 2(8) + b

3 = 16 + b

-13 = b

b = 13

4) Now, we know that b = 13 and the slope is 2. Therefore...

y = 2x + 13

Also note, if you want this equation in standard form, it would be...

-2x + y = 13

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