Question

Write the point-slope form of the line that passes through (-8, 2) and is perpendicular to a line with a slope of -8

Answer 1

y - 2 = (1/8)(x + 8)

Explanation:

The slope of the given line is -8. That means the slope of any line perpendicular to the given line will be the negative reciprocal of -8, which would be (1/8).

Then the desired equation is

y - 2 = (1/8)(x + 8)