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Find the equation of the line that Contains the point (4,-2) and is perpendicular to the line y = -2x+5

Find the equation of the line that Contains the point (4,-2) and is perpendicular to the line y = -2x+5
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Find the equation of the line that Contains the point (4,-2) and is perpendicular to the line y = -2x+5

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y=1/2x-4

Perpendicular means it is opposite and the reciprocal. 1/2(4) = 2-4 equals -2.
(4,-2)
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