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The equation of line a is y=-1/4x+3 if line b runs perpendicular theough (2,6) what would be the equation of line b ?

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Answer:

The formula of this perpendicular line is y = 4x - 2

Explanation:

In y = -1/4x+3 the gradient is -1/4.

If two lines are perpendicular, then their gradients will multiply together to give -1.

Use this to find the gradient a of the perpendicular line.

-1/4 * a = -1

a = -1 * -4 so the gradient a of the perpendicular line = 4.

Substitute (2,6) in y = 4x + b, to find the value of b.

y = 4x + b

(2,6)

6 = (4*2) + b

b = 6 - (8)

b = -2

So now we have our equation.

The formula of this perpendicular line is y = 4x - 2

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