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OpenStudy (anonymous):

Write the equation of the line that is perpendicular to the line y = 2x + 2 and passes through the point (6, 3). A. y = 2x + 6 B. y = -1/2x + 3 C. y = -1/2x + 6 D. y = 2x + 3

OpenStudy (arindameducationusc):

for perpendicular m1m2=-1 where m1 and m2 are slopes of the perpendicular lines

OpenStudy (anonymous):

so which one would it be?

OpenStudy (arindameducationusc):

B

OpenStudy (anonymous):

are you sure?

OpenStudy (arindameducationusc):

yes... both are B and C have same perpendicular slope... but B passes through 6,3

OpenStudy (anonymous):

oh ok thnx :)

Mehek (mehek14):

no it doesn't

OpenStudy (arindameducationusc):

sorry I said opposite...... C is

Mehek (mehek14):

B passes through 6,0

OpenStudy (arindameducationusc):

C is correct.... oops

OpenStudy (anonymous):

ok you sure this time?

OpenStudy (arindameducationusc):

yes 100% sure

OpenStudy (anonymous):

ok thnx :)

OpenStudy (arindameducationusc):

C passes through 6,3 and I agree with@Mahek14

OpenStudy (arindameducationusc):

My pleasure

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