ASAP! find the slope of a line that is perpendicular to y=-1/2x+4

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Otabek Kholikov · Answer 1 · 2022-08-05T13:48:41+0000

Algebra I

Slope-Intercept Form: y = mx + b

Perpendicular lines have a negative

reciprocal slope.

$\pink:\implies$ Define

y= -1/2x +4

$\:$

$\pink:\implies$ ldentify

Slope m = -1/2

$\:$

$\pink:\implies$ Solve

Reciprocate and multiply by negative

$\dashrightarrow$ m = 2

Bryan Hunt · Answer 2 · 2022-08-11T01:27:20+0000

Answer:

m = 2

General Formulas and Concepts:

Algebra I

Slope-Intercept Form: y = mx + b

Perpendicular lines have a negative reciprocal slope.

Step-by-step explanation:

Step 1: Define

y = -1/2x + 4

Step 2: Identify

Slope m = -1/2

Step 3: Solve

Reciprocate and multiply by negative

m = 2