Question

Select the equation of a line that is perpendicular to the function graphed below:



(1 point)
Responses

x+2y=14
x plus 2 y is equal to 14

y=2x−1
y is equal to 2 x minus 1

y=−2x+3
y is equal to negative 2 x plus 3

y+2=2(x−4)
y plus 2 is equal to 2 times open paren x minus 4 close paren
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Answer 1

y = −2x + 3

Reason: a line perpendicular to the graphed line must have the negative reciprocal slope. The graphed line has slope 1/2, so the perpendicular slope is −2, which is the slope of y = −2x + 3.