Question

Write the equation for the perpendicular bisector of a segment that has endpoints (–1, 10) and (3, 6).

A) y = x – 7
B) y = x + 7
C) y = –x + 9
D) y = x + 11

Answer 1

y= x+7

Explanation:

find the midpoint using the midpoint formula

you get (1,8)

find the slope

-1 and the opposite reciprocal is 1

put the midpoint and the opposite reciprocal slope in

the formula y-8= 1(x-1)

simplify y=x+7