Write the equation of a line perpendicular to the graph of y = -2x + 2 and passing through the point (2, 1).

Yvet asked Feb 27, 2023

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Write the equation of a line perpendicular to the

graph of y = -2x + 2 and passing through the
point (2, 1).

Yvet asked Feb 27, 2023

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Answer:

y=(1/2)x +0

Explanation:

The perpendicular slope formula is just the opposite reciprocal of the original slope.

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