Question

Write the slope-intercept form of the equation that passes through the point (0,-3) and is perpendicular to the line y = 2x - 6 a. y = -2x + 3 b. y = 2x - 3 c. y = -1/2x - 3 d. y = -1/2x + 3

Answer 1

y = (-1/2)x - 3

Explanation:

The line y = 2x - 6 has a slope of 2 and so any line perpendicular to it has a slope which is the negative reciprocal of 2: -1/2.

If this perpendicular line passes through (0, -3), then the slope-intercept equation y = mx + b becomes -3 = (-1/2)(0) + b, or -3 = b, and the desired

equation is

y = (-1/2)x - 3