The equation of line CD is (y−3) = − 2 (x − 4). What is the slope of a line perpendicular to line CD?
a. 1 over 2
b. 2
c. negative 1 over 2
d. −2

Respuesta :

[tex](y-3)=-2(x-4) \\ y-3 = -2x+8 \\ y=-2x+11[/tex]
Slope: -2

NOTE: The line perpendicular to line [tex]y=mx+b[/tex] has a slope [tex]-\dfrac{1}{m}[/tex]. 

So your slope is [tex] -\dfrac{1}{-2}=\dfrac{1}{2}[/tex]   -  1 over 2  (Answer a)

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