Line R is represented by the equation y=x+2. Line S is perpendicular to Line R and passes through the point (-60). What is the equation for Lines?

Mboldt asked Jun 25, 2022

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Line R is represented by the equation y=x+2. Line S is perpendicular to Line R and passes through

the point (-60). What is the equation for Lines?

Mboldt asked Jun 25, 2022

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A perpendicular line has a negative reciprocal slope so 2/3 becomes -3/2, then substitute your point (-6,4) and you get letter C

I used your picture since your Question does not match the picture.

Frinavale answered Jun 29, 2022

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