Write an equation of a line in slope intercept form that is perpendicular to y = -4x - 2 and passes through point (-16, -11)

Answer 1

The slope of the given line is -4.

The perpendicular line has slope 1/4.

B = y - mx

= -11 - (1/4)(-16)

= -11 - (-4)

= -11 + 4

= -7

the perpendicular line is y = (1/4)x - 7