Question

An equation for a line that is perpendicular to the line given by y=-2 and passes through the point (5,6)

Answer 1

y - 6 = 1/2 (x - 5)

Explanation:

Point slope equation: y-y₁ = m(x-x₁)

replace

x₁ = 5,

y₁ = 6,

m = 1/2 (perpendicular means opposite reciprocal)