Precalculus: Concepts Through Functions, A Unit Circle Approach to Trigonometry (3rd Edition)

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Chapter 6 - Analytic Trigonometry - Section 6.6 Double-angle and Half-angle Formulas - 6.6 Assess Your Understanding - Page 521: 115

Answer

$y=\frac{1}{2}x-4$

Work Step by Step

1. Find the slope of the given line $m_1=-2$ 2. The new line perpendicular to the above has a slope $m=-\frac{1}{m_1}=\frac{1}{2}$ 3. Use the point $(2,-3)$, we have $y+3=\frac{1}{2}(x-2)$ or $y=\frac{1}{2}x-4$
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