Question
Find the equation for a line in slope –point form for the following:
A line that has an x-intercept of – 4 and is perpendicular to the line defined by the
equation y = 52 x + 4
A line that has an x-intercept of – 4 and is perpendicular to the line defined by the
equation y = 52 x + 4
Answers
Reiny
so the new equation must be
y = (-1/52)x + b
with (-4,0) lying on it
0 = (-1/52)(-4) + b
b = -1/13
new line:
y = (-1/52)x - 1/13
y = (-1/52)x + b
with (-4,0) lying on it
0 = (-1/52)(-4) + b
b = -1/13
new line:
y = (-1/52)x - 1/13