Find an equation for the line passing through the point (6, 1) and perpendicular to the line y=4x−14.

Answer 1

The perpendicular line has slope (-1/4)

B = y - mx = 1 - (-1/4)(6)

= 1 + 6/4

= 1 + 3/2

= 5/2

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