Question

Find the equation of the line.

Answer 1

The answer to your question is: y = -2x + 10

Explanation:

Data

Perpendicular to y = (1/2)x + 5

Point = (1, 8)

Formula

(y - y1) = m(x - x1)

Normal Slope = 1/2

New slope because they are perpendicular = -2

Substitution

( y - 8) = -2(x - 1)

y = -2x + 2 + 8

y = -2x + 10