Write the equation of the line that is perpendicular to the line y = 2x + 2 and passes through the point (6, 3).

A. y = 2x + 6
B. y = - x + 3
C. y = - x + 6
D. y = 2x + 3

Question

Write the equation of the line that is perpendicular to the line y = 2x + 2 and passes through the point (6, 3).

	A.	y = 2x + 6
	B.	y = - x + 3
	C.	y = - x + 6
	D.	y = 2x + 3

anonymous · Answer

perpendicular means has opp. reciprical slope. so : plug in the points..... the original eequation's slope is 2.(the number before the x)

anonymous · Answer

so you want this new equation to have slope of -1/2. so it has to be B or C bec those are negative.. then find out which one has 1/2(even tho both look like they have -1 as the slope.

directrix · Answer

@1Omega9 --> Would you check the answer options?
I have y = (-1/2) x + 6.

anonymous · Answer

yup

anonymous · Answer

Is it C?