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Write in slope-intercept form the equation of the line passing through the given point and perpendicular to the given line.$$(2,6), y=-\frac{1}{2} x+4$$
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The slope of a line perpendicular to this would be the negative reciprocal of $-\frac{1}{2}$, which is $2$. This is because the product of the slopes of two perpendicular lines is $-1$. Show more…
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