Question

What is an equation of the line that passes through the point (-1, 4) and is perpendicular to the line x - 6 y equals 12

Answer 1

y = -6x - 2.

Explanation:

x - 6y = 12

Gradient = 1/6

since the line is perpendicular to x - 6y = 12

its gradient will be -6.

hence its equation will also be:

y - 4 = -6(x - (-1))

y - 4 = -6x -6

y = -6x -2