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A walking path across a park is represented by the equation y=-2x-7. A
new path will be built perpendicular to this path. The paths will intersect at
the point (-2,-3). Identify the equation that represents the new path.
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MrRoyal

The equation of the new path is y = -1/2x - 4

How to determine the equation?

The equation is given as:

y = 2x - 7

A linear equation is represented as:

y = mx + c

Where m represents slope

This means that:

m = 2

Let the slope of the perpendicular equation be n.

The condition of perpendicular lines is

n = -1/m

So, we have:

n = -1/2

The equation of the new path is then calculated using:

y = n(x - x1) + y1

So, we have:

y= -1/2(x + 2) - 3

Expand

y = -1/2x - 4

Hence, the equation of the new path is y = -1/2x - 4

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