The given line segment has a midpoint at (−1, −2). On a coordinate plane, a line goes through (negative 5, negative 3), (negative 1, negative 2), and (3, negative 1). What is the equation, in slope-intercept form, of the perpendicular bisector of the given line segment?

30 people weigh 160 pounds or more

y=3x+4

step-by-step explanation:

given the points a(0,4) and b(-4, -8)

eqn of line ab: (y-4)/(x-0)=(-8-4)/(-4-0)

(y-4)/x=-12/-4=3

y=3x+4

this is a direct variation proportion. y = kx

y is the total amount due, k is the constant of variation, and x is the number of texts sent.

plug in the 3.20 and the 16 to solve for the "k". this is the constant of proportionality. it is the value that will not change.

3.20 = k(16). solving you get $.20 per text.

the equation would then be y = .20x