Question

Write an equation for a line perpendicular to y=4x+1 and passing through the point (12,-7).

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Answer 1

Explanation:

y = 4x + 1

Slope of line = 4

Slope of perpendicular to line = -¼

Point-slope equation for line of slope -¼ that passes through (12, -7):

y+7= -¼(x-12)