Question

Write an equation of the line that is perpendicular to the line y=2x+8, and which passes through the point (6,-2)

Answer 1

y= -(1/2)x+b
to get m you flip it so it is the reciprocal
-2= -(1/2)(6)+b
-2= -3+b add 3 on each side
1=b
y= -(1/2)x+1