Question

Find equation of the perpendicular to the line x + 2 y – 4 and passes through
point (2,1)

Answer 1

y = 2x - 3

Explanation:

x + 2y = 4

2y = -x + 4

y = -1/2x + 2

1 = 2(2) + b

1 = 4 + b

-3 = b

y = 2x - 3