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

Answer 1

First of all, you can eliminate two of the choices right away by determining the slope of the line. You are given the slope of the perpendicular line.

Answer 2

b.
Refer to the attachment.

Answer 3

Given the slope of the perpendicular line, the slope of the line must be the negative reciprocal.