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. Line A is represented by the equation y=1/4x+5

(a) Write in slope-intercept form the equation of a line that is parallel to Line A and passes through the point, (8, 2) − . Show your work.
(b) Write in slope-intercept form the equation of a line that is perpendicular to Line A and passes through the point, (4, 1) . Show your work.

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Answer:

(a) y = 1/4x - 4

(b) y = -4x + 17

Step-by-step explanation:

Slope-Intercept Form: y = mx + b

m - slope

b - y-intercept

(a)

Parallel lines have the same slope but different y-intercepts.

m = 1/4x

y = 1/4x + b

-2 = 1/4(8) + b

-2 = 2 + b

b = -4

y = 1/4x - 4

(b)

Perpendicular lines have the negative reciprocal slope.

m = -4

y = -4x + b

1 = -4(4) + b

1 = -16 + b

b = 17

y = -4x + 17

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