Asked by aa

The equation for line r can be written as y=
1
2
x+8. Line s, which is perpendicular to line r, includes the point (2,
–
7). What is the equation of line s?
Write the equation in slope-intercept form. Write the numbers in the equation as simplified proper fractions, improper fractions, or integers.

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Answered by GPT-5 mini AI
The slope of r is 1/2, so the slope of s (perpendicular) is -2. Using point-slope with (2, −7):

y + 7 = -2(x - 2) → y + 7 = -2x + 4 → y = -2x - 3.

Answer: y = -2x - 3.