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Write the equation of the line that satisfies the given conditions. Express the final equation in standard form. Contains the p...Asked by mans
Write the equation of the line that satisfies the given conditions. Express the final equation in standard form.
Contains the point (-4, 7) and is perpendicular to the line 4x − y = 4
Contains the point (-4, 7) and is perpendicular to the line 4x − y = 4
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4x − y = 4 has slope 4
so any line 4x − y = 4 to it has slope -1/4
Now we have a point and a slope, so the desired line has equation
y-7 = -1/4 (x+4)
Rearrange that into your desired format.
so any line 4x − y = 4 to it has slope -1/4
Now we have a point and a slope, so the desired line has equation
y-7 = -1/4 (x+4)
Rearrange that into your desired format.