Question

Write the Equation of a line.
perpendicular to y=-2x+6 and passing
through (-4,2)

Answer 1

When finding the perpendicular doesn't that mean it would be the negative reciprocal?

Answer 2

yes

Answer 3

well slope of line perpendicular to y=-2x+6 will be m= 1/2 and equation of line will be y=1/2 x+c..by given point you can find c..just put the values of x and y

Answer 4

Wait so is it -1/2 or 1/2?

Answer 5

+1/2

Answer 6

The 2 is already negative so shouldn't I find the positive reciprocal?

Answer 7

ok

Answer 8

yepp

Answer 9

what you got for c?

Answer 10

Is the answer y=1/2x+4 ?

Answer 11

yes

Answer 12

correct

Answer 13

Thanks everyone!

Answer 14

:)