Respuesta :

General Equation: y = mx + b


y = -2x + 8

slope = -2

Slope of perpendicular line = 1/2


Equation with slope found : y = 1/2 x + b


At point (4, -2)

-2 = 1/2 (4) + b

-2 = 2 + b

b = -2 -2

b = -4


Equation with slope and y-intercept found: y = 1/2 x - 4


Answer: y = 1/2 x - 4

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