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"title": "General line, perpendicular to $$y=\\frac{1}{4}x+7:{\\quad}y=-4x+b$$",
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"title": "Find the slope of $$y=\\frac{1}{4}x+7:{\\quad}m=\\frac{1}{4}$$",
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"title": "Multiply both sides by $$4$$",
"input": "\\frac{1}{4}m_{p}=-1",
"result": "m_{p}=-4",
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"primary": "Multiply both sides by $$4$$",
"result": "4\\cdot\\:\\frac{1}{4}m_{p}=4\\left(-1\\right)"
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Solution
perpendicular
Solution
Solution steps
Find the slope of
Compute the slope of the perpendicular line:
Line with slope m=
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is the perpendicular y= 1/4 x+7 ?
The perpendicular y= 1/4 x+7 is y=-4x+b