Cannnmlnjoteenwann
Cannnmlnjoteenwann Cannnmlnjoteenwann
  • 04-02-2016
  • Mathematics
contestada

Write an equation for the line perpendicular to y=2x 4 that contains (3, -2)?

Respuesta :

helencforrest
helencforrest helencforrest
  • 04-02-2016
in the equation y = 2x + 4, you know that the gradient is 2 (the number before x).


for a perpendicular line you need the negative reciprocal of 2, which is - [tex] \frac{1}{2} [/tex] .

you then need to use the equation
y - [tex] y_{1} [/tex] = m(x - [tex] x_{1} [/tex] )

substitute in your coordinates:

y - -2 = - [tex] \frac{1}{2} [/tex] (x - 3)


simplify:
y + 2 = -0.5x + 1.5

rearrange:

y = - [tex] \frac{1}{2} x[/tex] - [tex] \frac{1}{2} [/tex]

Answer Link

Otras preguntas

What is the whole to which a percent is compared?
Woodrow Wilson believed that nations should be able to govern themselves. Which of the following Fourteen Points best reflects this belief? (Points : 2) I. "Ope
What is a gene? A. a section of a protein that codes for DNA B. the alternate version of a trait C. the visible trait in the F1 generation D. a section of D
How does the atmosphere balance the unequal heating of Earth's surface
5 miles=8km how many miles in 80km
what is 78% of 50 questions
Earths gravitational pull just got three times stronger! What happens to your weight?
Four more than the product of 23 and Gregs height. Use the variable g to represent Gregs height
There are 9 roses and 7 diasies. What is the ratio of roses to daisies?
The equation for the chemical reaction shown is not balanced. What number should replace the question mark to balance this equation? 2Ag2O → ?Ag + O2 A. 1 B.