Find the equation of the line that contains the point P(−2, 3) and is perpendicular to the graph of 2x + 4y = −3. I keep getting y=-3x+9?

The line perpendicular to ax+by=c through a given point (x₀,y₀) is bx-ay=bx₀-ay₀.

Here this is 4x - 2y = 4*-2 - 2*3, which simplifies to 2x - y = -7.

Note: If you are not told what form of the linear equation to use in your answer, but one or more forms are used in the question, then use one of those.

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4y = - 2x - 3
y= (-1/2) x - 3/4
m1 = - 1/2
m2= 2

y - 3= 2 [ x + 2 ]
y = 2x + 7...Show more

Slope of: 2x + 4y = -3 ---> -2/4 = -1/2.


So, the slope of the perpendicular line equals 2.


Equation of the line (with slope = 2, and passing through P (-2,3)):

y - 3 = 2[x - (-2)].

y - 3 = 2(x + 2).

y - 3 = 2x + 4.

y = 2x + 4 + 3.

y = 2x + 7.


Answer: y = 2x + 7....Show more