Write the equation of the line that is perpendicular to the line y = 2x + 2 and passes through the point (6, 3).

y = 2x + 6

y = −one halfx + 3

y = −one halfx + 6

y = 2x + 3

Question

Write the equation of the line that is perpendicular to the line y = 2x + 2 and passes through the point (6, 3). 

 y = 2x + 6 

 y = −one halfx + 3 

 y = −one halfx + 6 

 y = 2x + 3

skullpatrol · Answer

In the form $$y=mx+b$$$$y=2x+2$$ m is the slope

abb0t · Answer

perpendicular is the reciprocal of the slope.

skullpatrol · Answer

@abb0t The perpendicular is (-1) times the reciprocal of the slope.

abb0t · Answer

yeah, that too. the opposite. thnx.

anonymous · Answer

I've been trying to figure it out, but I can't. It's the last one I have to do to turn in my paper. :/

skullpatrol · Answer

$$m^{perpendicular}=\frac{-1}{m}$$

skullpatrol · Answer

Can you figure out what the perpendicular line's slope is? @tristynhart