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

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jim766 · Answer

perpendicular lines have opposite reciprocal slopes.

y = 2x + 2   what slope does this line have?

jim766 · Answer

y = mx + b    , the  m is the slope
y = 2x + 2     , the slope is 2

now to find the equation of a line, we need a slope and a y intercept
the perpendicular line will have a slope that is opposite and reciprocal to 2

2  opposite  is  -2,   reciprocal would be -1/2

you with me?

anonymous · Answer

yeah i get it thanx (;