Math Problem Statement

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The straight line L1 has equation y = 6 - 2x. The straight line L2 is perpendicular to L1 and passes through the point (4, 7). Find the coordinates of the point where the line L2 crosses the x-axis.

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Problem Analysis

  1. Equation of L1L_1: y=62xy = 6 - 2x

    • Slope (m1m_1) = 2-2.
  2. Line L2L_2:

    • Perpendicular to L1L_1: This means its slope m2m_2 satisfies m1m2=1m_1 \cdot m_2 = -1.
    • Passes through the point (4,7)(4, 7).
    • Find where L2L_2 crosses the x-axis.

Step 1: Determine Slope of L2L_2

If m1=2m_1 = -2, then the slope of L2L_2 is: m2=1m1=12=12.m_2 = -\frac{1}{m_1} = -\frac{1}{-2} = \frac{1}{2}.

So, the slope of L2L_2 is 12\frac{1}{2}.


Step 2: Equation of ( L_2 \

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Coordinate Geometry
Perpendicular Lines

Formulas

Slope of a line passing through two points: m = (y2 - y1) / (x2 - x1)
Perpendicular slopes relation: m1 * m2 = -1
Equation of a straight line: y - y1 = m(x - x1)

Theorems

Properties of perpendicular lines in coordinate geometry

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-12