Question

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

Answer 1

i need help

Answer 2

I can only help you help yourself.

Answer 3

thats ok thank you can you help me understand the problem

Answer 4

Yes, askaway.

Answer 5

i just need you to possibly walk me through it so i can do the other three

Answer 6

What do you know about your equation: $$\Huge y = 2x + 2 $$

Answer 7

that it is really confusing and i need to isolate the variable correct

Answer 8

This equation is in a form called the slope-intercept form, have you heard about that before?

Answer 9

yes i was not very good at it i am in florida virtual school so no teacher to explain

Answer 10

Have you tried the Khan Academy on YouTube for an explanation?

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i have never heard of it

Answer 12

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R948Tsyq4vA

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@AnImEfReaK you ok

Answer 14

Perpendicular means m1*m2 = -1

Answer 15

y = 2x + 2

slope = 2 = m1

Answer 16

2 * m2 = -1

m2 = -1/2

now use two point form u find the equattion

Answer 17

so its y = −one halfx + 3 or y=2x+6

Answer 18

i think its one of them

Answer 19

(6, 3) slope = -1/2 find the equation

Answer 20

Lines which are perpendicular have their gradients, when multiplied together = -1
In the rule m1 * m2 = -1
m1 is the gradient of the line given = 2
m2 is the gradient of the line we are looking for (which is perpendicular)
2 * m2 = -1 therefore the gradient of the line is m2 = -1/2
Using the general intercept formula y=mx + c
y = -1/2x + c
We still need to find c
Sub in the point (6,3) (y,x)
6= -1/2(3) + c
6= -1.5 + c
c = 7.5

Therefore the line is y= -1/2x + 7.5

Answer 21

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Answer 22

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Answer 23

u helped me too but i can give only one medal

Answer 24

I can only help you help yourself.