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Lines c and d are perpendicular. The equation of line c is y=−12x+1. What is the equation of line d?

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Answer:

y=1/12x+b

Explanation:

To find a perpendicular line, you need to find the negative reciprocal of the gradient in this case its -12x, the negative reciprocal of this is 1/12x we don't know what coordinates this passes through so we just write y=1/12x+b

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