Write an equation for a line perpendicular to y= -2x-3 and passing through the point (6,2). y=

Answer 1

y= minus 2x - 3 has a perpendicular line with slope = the negative inverse = +1/2

through point (6,2) means

y = x/2 +b plug in the point

2 = 6/2 +b

b = 2-3 =-1

y = x/2 -1 is the perpendicular line through the given point

Answer 2

Use point-slope form

y - 2 = (1/2)(x - 6)