Question

Line perpendicular to y = -2x - 7 when it passes the points (-2,-3)

Answer 1

The line is y = 1/2x - 2

Explanation:

The required line will have a slope of -1/-2 = 1/2.

Using the point slope form of a line:

y - (-3) = 1/2(x - (-2))

y + 3 = 1/2x + 1

y = 1/2x - 2.