Question

The equation of line WX is 2x + y = −5. What is the equation of a line perpendicular to line WX in slope-intercept form that contains point (−1, −2)?

Answer 1

Explanation:

y = -2x - 5

perp. slope: 1/2

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

y + 4/2 = 1/2x + 1/2

y = 1/2x - 3/2