A line has this equation y=-1/2x+5 what is the equation for the perpendicular line that goes through (10,3)

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asked Jan 13, 2022 229k views

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AJ Acevedo · Answer 1 · 2022-01-17T13:51:45+0000

Answer:

Y=2x-17

Explanation:

If a line is perpendicular it means their slope is reciprocal to each other.

Y=-1/2X+5 has a slope of -1/2

The function that is perpendicular will have a slope of 2.

Y=2x+b

Plug in(10,3)

2(10)+b=3

b=-17

Y=2x-17