Find the equation of a line perpendicular to a line through a point

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the general form of a line's equation in slope-intercept form?
Y = MX + B
Y = B + MX
X = MY + B
B = YX + M
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
If a line has a slope of -2, what would be the slope of a line perpendicular to it?
1/2
2
-2
-1/2
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why is it important to find the new Y-intercept when determining the equation of a perpendicular line?
Because it is always the same as the original line's Y-intercept
Because it determines the line's position on the graph
Because it is not needed for the equation
Because it changes the slope of the line
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the value of B if the point (-3, -2) is used in the equation y = 1/2 X + B?
-1/2
1/2
-3/2
2
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the final equation of the line after solving for B using the point (-3, -2)?
y = 1/2 X - 1
y = 1/2 X + 1
y = 1/2 X - 1/2
y = 1/2 X + 1/2
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