Which equation represents the line perpendicular to the line x + 2y = 12?

A.

y = -2x – 9

B.

y = (1/2)x + 6

C.

2x – y = -3

D.

2x + 4y = 7

Question

Which equation represents the line perpendicular to the line x + 2y = 12?
 





A.

y = -2x – 9





B.

y = (1/2)x + 6





C.

2x – y = -3





D.

2x + 4y = 7

anonymous · Answer

C. because a perpendicular slope is the negative reciprocal. The slope of the first line is -1/2 while the slope of line C is 2.

anonymous · Answer

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anonymous · Answer

You're welcome

anonymous · Answer

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