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a line has this equation y=-1/2x+5 what is the equation for the perpendicular line that goes through (10,3)
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a line has this equation y=-1/2x+5 what is the equation for the perpendicular line that goes through (10,3)
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2021-07-15T16:28:20+00:00
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Answer:
Y=2x-17
Step-by-step explanation:
If a line is perpendicular it means their slope is reciprocal to each other.
Y=-1/2X+5 has a slope of -1/2
The function that is perpendicular will have a slope of 2.
Y=2x+b
Plug in(10,3)
2(10)+b=3
b=-17
Y=2x-17
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