Write the equation of the line that is perpendicular to y=1/2x+3 and has a y-intercept of -4

Lepidosteus asked May 21, 2022

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Lepidosteus asked May 21, 2022

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Answer:

y=-2x-4

Explanation:

When an equation is perpendicular, then it is the equation's inverse. The inverse of 1/2 is -2

The y-intercept is b in y=mx+b. In this equation, b=-4

Ola M answered May 28, 2022

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