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Write an equation of the line passing through point P that is perpendicular to the given line. Graph the equations of the lines to check that they are perpendicular: $$\mathrm{P}(2,8), \mathrm{y}=2 \mathrm{x} | 1$$
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The slope of a line perpendicular to this line is the negative reciprocal of this slope. Therefore, the slope of the line we are looking for is $-\frac{1}{2}$. Show more…
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