Question

Write an equation of the line passing through the point (4,1) that is perpendicular to the line-2x + y = 12

Answer 1

Answer:

y = -1/2x + 3

Step-by-step explanation:

perpindicular means inverse slope

y = 2x+12 the perpindicular slope would be -1/2

now do y - (1) = -1/2(x-4) -- distribute

y - 1 = -1/2x + 2

add 1 to both side to solve for x

y = -1/2x + 3