Ask your own question, for FREE!
Mathematics 14 Online
OpenStudy (anonymous):

Which equation best represents a line perpendicular to the graph of 2x + y = 2?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

OpenStudy (cgreenwade2000):

Perpendicular lines will just have a slope that is the NEGATIVE RECIPROCAL of the original line.

OpenStudy (cgreenwade2000):

So if we have a line in slope intercept form: y=mx+b Then the line perpendicular to it will be y= -(1/m)x +b

Can't find your answer? Make a FREE account and ask your own questions, OR help others and earn volunteer hours!

Join our real-time social learning platform and learn together with your friends!
Can't find your answer? Make a FREE account and ask your own questions, OR help others and earn volunteer hours!

Join our real-time social learning platform and learn together with your friends!