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

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chriss · Answer

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.

anonymous · Answer

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chriss · Answer

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

anonymous · Answer

what is 1/4 times -16

chriss · Answer

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