Question

Choose an equation in slope-intercept form for the line that passes through (-8,1) and is perpendicular to the y=2x-17.

Select one:
a. y= -(1/2)x - 3
b. y= -2x+1
c. y= -(1/2)x - 5
d. y= -2x - 4

Answer 1

first - what is the slope of perpendicular line

Answer 2

i don't get it

Answer 3

What is the slope for y = 2x - 17

y = mx + b
m = slope