Write an equation of a line passing through (1, 2), perpendicular to y-2x=5

Leanna Jennings

Leanna Jennings

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2022-11-06

Write an equation of a line passing through (1, 2), perpendicular to y-2x=5

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Zoey Benitez

Zoey Benitez

Beginner2022-11-07Added 18 answers

First of all, solve the equation y−2x=5 for y
y=2x+5
The coefficient of x (2) is the slope, but it isn't the slope you are looking for, you are looking for the negative reciprocal for it since the line you are looking for is perpendicular to it.
2 is the same as 2 1 so the slope you are looking for is, m = - 1 2
The equation until now is y y = - 1 2 x + b
We need to find b, substitute the given point in this equation and find b, the point is (1,2), it corresponds to (x,y)
2 = - 1 2 ( 1 ) + b
2 = - 1 2 + b
b = 2 + 1 2
b = 4 2 + 1 2
b = 5 2
The equation is y = - 1 2 x + 5 2

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