Find the equation of the line perpendicular to y = 2x + 6 and passing through (4, 5).

Question

Find the equation of the line using the given information. Type the answer in slope-intercept form without any spaces between the letters, numbers, or symbols.

Answer 1

Perpendicular lines have opposite, reciprocal slopes.

y - 5 = (-1/2)(x - 4)

y - 5 = (-1/2)x + 2

y = (-1/2)x + 7