Equation of a Line Perpendicular to a Vector
## Formula
A line through $$(x_1,y_1)$$ perpendicular to vector $$(a,b)$$ is:
$$a(x-x_1)+b(y-y_1)=0$$
## Usage
- Used when a normal vector to the required line is given.
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Equation of a Line Perpendicular to a Vector
Equation of a Line Perpendicular to a Vector
## Formula
A line through $$(x_1,y_1)$$ perpendicular to vector $$(a,b)$$ is:
$$a(x-x_1)+b(y-y_1)=0$$
## Usage
- Used when a normal vector to the required line is given.
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