slope point equation

[denny0802]

write an equation of the line containing the specified point and perpendicular to the indicated line
(-2,-5), x-2y=3

so far I get m=1/2
y=1/2x + b its after this step that I get lost

 

[Deleted member 4993]

write an equation of the line containing the specified point and perpendicular to the indicated line
(-2,-5), x-2y=3

What is the slope of the given line?

What is the slope of a line that is perpendicular to it?

That would be the slope for the line in "quest".

Now use the equation for a line when you know the slope and a point it is passing through.

 

[Denis]

You write it...we'll check it ; please read "Read Before Posting".