Write the equation of the line that is perpendicular to the line y = x - 2 and goes through the point (-6, 1).

Answer 1

Perpendicular lines have opposite, reciprocal slopes. There are 2 ways to solve. You decide which you like best.

1 = -1(-6) + b

1 = 6 + b

b = -5

y = -x - 5

orrrrr..

y - 1 = -1(x - (-6))

y - 1 = -x - 6

y = -x - 5