Question

Write an equation of the line perpendicular to the given line that contains P.

Answer 1

Explanation:

As the required line is perpendicular to y = (1/2)x + 5, product of slope of y = (1/2)x + 5 and required line should be - 1.

=> (1/2)m = - 1

=> m = - 2

Thus, required line is

=> y - (-8) = (-2)(x - 3)

=> y + 8 = -2(x - 3)