write an equation in slope intercept form of the line perpendicular to y =-1/2x + 2 that goes through points (1,-5)

Answer 1

y =-1/2x + 2 has slope -1/2
so you want a slope of 2
That gives you
y = 2x+b
now plug in your point to find b:
-5 = 2(1)+b
b=-8
so
y = 2x-8