Does anyone know how to find an equation for the line through P (0,0) perpendicular to L: y=-x+2. Also, how do you graph each pair of lines in a square viewing window and how do you find the distance from P to L

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amilapsn · Answer

If the line is perpendicular to L what will be its slope?

anonymous · Answer

Wouldn't the slope be 1 since its a perpendicular line?

shreehari499 · Answer

@Abhisar @whpalmer4 @Astrophysics

anonymous · Answer

Right, in general, given a line of slope $m$, any line perpendicular to the first one will have slope $-\dfrac{1}{m}$ ($m\neq0$).

amilapsn · Answer

Just to check. Can you tell me what is the slope of the given line $y=-x+2$?