Question

Line p passes through (8, -6) and is perpendicular to the line 2x + y = -7.

The slope of line p is

Answer 1

2x + y = -7
y = -2x - 7 so slope = -2
perpendicular lines, slope is opposite and reciprocal
so slope of line p = 1/2

answer
1/2

Answer 2

1/2 and -10

Explanation: