Write an equation of the line described in slope intercept form that passes through -7, -2 and is perpendicular to Y = -1/2X + 4.
Can someone help me through this?

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Write an equation of the line described in slope intercept form that passes through -7, -2 and is perpendicular to Y = -1/2X + 4. 
Can someone help me through this?

anonymous · Answer

Perpendicular slope to the given line--opposite reciprocal. so it would be 2. Now use y=mx+b

dan815 · Answer

is that ellen in your picture

anonymous · Answer

y = 2x + b     (-7,-2)

-2 = 2(-7)+b
-2 = -14+b
12 = b                                   now you have m=2 and b = 12
y = 2x+12

anonymous · Answer

No...not Ellen. It's really me. People ask me that every now and then.

anonymous · Answer

You are an amazing help!!! Ty so much.

anonymous · Answer

You're welcome