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To find: The equation of the line perpendicular to the given graph and passing through the point
Answer to Problem 61STP
The required equation is
Explanation of Solution
Given information:
The given graph of the line is
The given options are:
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B
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D
Formula used:
Point slope form of equation
The given graph of the line is
Consider any two points from the graph.
Consider the slope of equation
Substitute
Slope of the perpendicular is the negative of the reciprocal of
Consider the point slope form of an equation
Substitute
Hence, the required equation is
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