2. Calculate the Negative Reciprocal of the Slope: Find the negative reciprocal of the slope, denoted as \(\frac{-1}{m}\). This value represents the slope of the perpendicular line.
3. Identify a Point on the Perpendicular Line: Select a point that lies on the perpendicular line.
You can either use a provided point or choose a convenient one.
4. Use the Point-Slope Form to Write the Equation: Utilize the point-slope form of a line, which is y - y1 = m(x - x1).
Substitute the negative reciprocal of the slope \((\frac{-1}{m})\) for m and the coordinates of the point (x1, y1) into the equation.