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write an equation of the line that is perpendicular to the line y = 1/2x + 8 that passes through the point (4,6)

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Answer:

y=-2+14

Explanation:

User Nfelger
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y= -2x + 14

Explanation:

The slope of a perpendicular line is always the opposite reciprocal. Since we already have the x value and the y value lets put them in to solve the equation.

6= -2(4)+b

6= -8+b

subtract -8 from each side to get.

6-(-8)= 14

-8-(-8)=0

14=b

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