Find a standard form equation for the line with (-2, 2); perpendicular to y = 4

KesseTher12

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2022-10-03

Find a standard form equation for the line with (-2, 2); perpendicular to y = 4

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Haylie Campbell

Haylie Campbell

Beginner2022-10-04Added 13 answers

Given: y=4 [1]
Standard form for equation [1] is:
0x+y=4
To make a perpendicular line:
Swap "a" and "b":
x+0y=4
Make "a" negative:
x−0y=4
Set it equal to and unknown constant:
x−0y=k
Use the point (−2,2) to find the value of k:
−2−0(2)=k
k=−2
The standard form is:
x−0y=−2

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