The slope of the line y = -x is -1.
The slope of any line perpendicular to y=-x is the negative reciprocal of -1. So, the slope of the desired line is 1.
Equation of line: y - 2 = 1(x - 8)
y = x - 6
Akhil S.
asked • 11/05/17Given the graph of a line y=−x. Give the equation of a line which is perpendicular and goes through the point (8,2).
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