The equation for line p can be written as y = 1/4x + 3. Line q includes the point (-1, 5) and is
perpendicular to line p. What is the equation of line q?

Respuesta :

Answer:

[tex]y=-4x+1[/tex]

Step-by-step explanation:

To get this, use the following steps:

1) Knowing that line q is perpendicular to the line p, the slope of line q must be the negative reciprocal of the slope of line p. Thus the slope is [tex]-(\frac{1}{4})^{-1} = -4[/tex]

2) To find the equation, plug in the point given:

   [tex]5 = -4(-1) + b[/tex]

   [tex]b = 1[/tex]

3) The equation of line q is thus:

   [tex]y= -4x+1[/tex]