Find an equation of the line perpendicular to y = -1/2x – 3 that crosses the point (-3, -2). Write your equation in slope-intercept form.

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Find an equation of the line perpendicular to y = -1/2x – 3 that crosses the point

(-3, -2). Write your equation in slope-intercept form.

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Answer:

y = 2x + 4

Explanation:

y = -
(1)/(2) x - 3

Slope of perpendicular line is "2"

( - 3 , - 2 )

y + 2 = 2( x + 3 )

y = 2x + 4

Maximilian Litteral answered Jul 19, 2022

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