Find the equation of the line that is perpendicular to y=-2x+1 and contains the point (8, 2).

y = 1/2x - 2

Step-by-step explanation:

In order for a line to be perpendicular to another, the lines must have opposite reciprocal slopes.

Example of an opposite reciprocal slope: -2 ⇒ 1/2

Insert the information into the point-slope formula:

x ≥ 18 is your answer

step-by-step explanation:

let "a number" = x

(2/3)x + 17 ≥ 29

isolate the variable (x). do the opposite of pemdas (parenthesis, exponent (& root), multiplication, division, addition, subtraction).

first, subtract 17 from both sides.

(2/3)x + 17 (-17) ≥ 29 (-17)

(2/3)x ≥ 29 - 17

(2/3)x ≥ 12

next, multiply 3/2 to both sides to isolate the x

(3/2)(2/3)x ≥ 12(3/2)

x ≥ 12(3/2)

simplify. multiply, then divide

x ≥ (12 * 3)/2

x ≥ (36)/2

x ≥ 18

x ≥ 18 is your answer

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