Find an equation in slope-intercept form (where possible) for the line.
-The line with y-intercept -10 and perpendicular to x + 2y = 4
A) $ y=-2 x-10 $
B) $ y=-\frac{1}{2} x+1 $
C) $ y=\frac{1}{2} x-10 $
D) $ y=2 x-10 $

Question

Find an equation in slope-intercept form (where possible) for the line.
-The line with y-intercept -10 and perpendicular to x + 2y = 4 
A) $ y=-2 x-10 $
B) $ y=-\frac{1}{2} x+1 $
C) $ y=\frac{1}{2} x-10 $
D) $ y=2 x-10 $

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The given line x + 2y = 4 has a slope of -1/2. A line perpendicular to it will have a slope that is the negative reciprocal, which is 2. The line with this slope and y-intercept -10 is y = 2x - 10.

Find an Equation in Slope-Intercept Form (Where Possible) for the Line