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What is the equation of that is perpendicular 1/2 x + 2 and passes through the point (1,3)

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Answer:

y = -2x + 5

Explanation:

In order to be perpendicular to a given line, the other line must have an opposite reciprocal slope.


y-3=-2(x-1)\\y-3=-2x+2\\y=-2x+5

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