Question

Write an equation of a line in slope intercept form that is perpendicular to y = -4x -2 and passes through the point (-16, -11).

Answer 1

This is similar to the last problem except you have to calculate the slope of a perpendicular line. That is the opposite reciprocal of the slope of your original line. Once you've figured out your slope, the problem is solved exactly like the last problem.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

so your slope here is -4. What is the reciprocal of that?

Answer 4

what is 1/4 times -16

Answer 5

a hint... it's the same as
\[\frac{-16}{4}\]