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If given an equation of a line such as -1/2x+6 how would you create an equation of a line parallel and perpendicula to this line that goes through another point such as (4,10)

Answer asap ! the shortest path from point a to point b goes through a pond. to avoid the pond, you must walk straight 34 meters along one edge of the pond, then take a 90 degree turn, and again walk straight 41 meters along another edge of the pond to reach point b. about how many meters would be saved if it were possible to walk through the pond? a. 11 m b. 20 m c. 30.45 m d. 21.73 m

Ahiking trail is 6 miles long. it has 4 exercise stations, spaced evenly along the trail. what is the distance between each exercise station?