Consider the following problem: "Write an equation of a line perpendicular to y=(1)/(4)x-2 that goes through the point (0,-1)." In the process of finding the equation of the perpendicular line, the y-intercept must be found. Give the value of the y-intercept of the perpendicular line.
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The given line is in the form y = mx + b, where m is the slope. In this case, the slope is 1/4. Show more…
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