Write the equation of a line that is perpendicular to the graph of y = 1/2 x + 3, and passing through the point (-3, 5). Show work

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Gunjan Juyal · Answer 1 · 2021-11-22T02:32:52+0000

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Perpendicular lines have opposite-reciprocal slopes, so the slope of the line we want to find is 1/2. Plugging in the point given into the equation y = 1/2x + b and solving for b, we get b = 6. Thus, the equation of the line is y = ½x + 6.

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Write the equation of a line that is perpendicular to the graph of y = 1/2 x + 3, and passing through the point (-3, 5). Show work

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