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Write an equation of the line that passes through (7,10) and is perpendicular to the line y=1/2x-9.

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  1. Today, 07:18
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    The slope is - 2 because the slope of a perpendicular line is the opposite fraction (flip numerator and denominator) and the opposite sign (negative/positive).

    Use y=mx+b to find out the y intercept.

    10=-2 (7) + b

    10=-14+b

    24=b

    Your equation would be

    y=-2x+24
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