Find the equations of the lines through the point (a,c) that are parallel to and perpendicular to the line y = mx + b

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2022-10-16

Find the equations of the lines through the point (a,c) that are parallel to and perpendicular to the line y = mx + b

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yorbakid2477w6

yorbakid2477w6

Beginner2022-10-17Added 12 answers

For a parallel line slope would remain m, and its equation in point slope for can be written y-c= m(x-a)
For a perpendicular line, slope would be - 1 m and it equation in the point slope form can be written as y-c= - 1 m (x-a)

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