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  • 04-03-2018
  • Mathematics
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write an equation that is perpendicular to y = 2x + 5 and passes through (3 , -2)

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nilbert
nilbert nilbert
  • 04-03-2018
To find the perpendicular line, we need to find the negative inverse slope.

y = -1/2x - 2

This line also passes through the point since both have the y intercept / value of -2.

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