Question

What is the equation of the line that is

perpendicular to y = –2x + 4 and passes through
the point (1, -3)?

Answer 1

y = 1/2x - 7/2

Explanation:

y = 1/2x + b

-3 = 1/2(1) + b

-3 = 1/2 + b

-7/2 = b