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Which equation represents a line which is perpendicular to the line y-4x=4

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Answer:

y=(-1/4)x-1/4

Explanation:

Change the function from standard form to slope-intercept form.

y-4x=4 --> y=4x+4

To find a line perpendicular to a given line, find the opposite reciprocal of its numerical values.

4 --> -1/4

4 --> -1/4

y=(-1/4)x-1/4

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