chanelharris8303 chanelharris8303
  • 13-05-2018
  • Mathematics
contestada

Find the equation of the line perpendicular to y = -2x + 6 that goes through (2, 10).

Respuesta :

ktreyb
ktreyb ktreyb
  • 13-05-2018
If the line is perpendicular, then its slope is the reciprocal of the given line's slope. This new line's slope is 1/2. We plug it into slope-intercept form

y = 1/2x + b

Now plug in the given point of (2, 10) and solve for b. 

10 = 1/2(2) + b
10 = 1 + b
9 = b

So your equation is y = 1/2x + 9
Answer Link

Otras preguntas

Let ​ f(x)=x^2−4x−32 ​ . Enter the x-intercepts of the quadratic function in the boxes. x =___ and x = ___
How can speciation of plants benefit humans?
What is the purpose of decision tables? how do you create them?
Since cynthia needs to obtain a replacement for olivia (who is having a baby and will be out for 12 weeks), what would be the expected first choice to locate a
Which of the following were accomplishments of the Wilson presidency? A: federal reserve system B: Clayton antitrust act C: children’s bureau D: Mann-Elkins ac
In most engines, the head of the intake valve is _______ the head of the exhaust valve. A. slightly larger than B. the same size as C. a differen
REALLY NEED HELP ON THESE 3 MATH QUESTIONS!!! (20 PTS)
A large portion of the pollutants released into the air in the u.s. come from
Cimabue broke the conventions of byzantine art by
Why do aeroplanes take longer to fly west than east?