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  • 20-01-2021
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Write the equation for a line perpendicular to a line passing through points (-1,2) and (1,-8)

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  • 20-01-2021

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

Slope m = (-8-2)/(1+1)=-10/2 = -5

Perpendicular slope-1/m = -1/-5 = 1/5

Equation of a line with perpendicular slope is

y-y1=(-1/m)(x-x1)

y - 2 = (1/5)(x+1)

y =2 +(1/5)(x+1)

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