SOLUTION: Find the slope-intercept form of the equation that passes through the given point and is perpendicular to the given line. (4,7) and y=2/3x-1 <3 Thanks for the help!

Question 1006412: Find the slope-intercept form of the equation that passes through the given point and is perpendicular to the given line.
(4,7) and y=2/3x-1
<3 Thanks for the help!
Answer by Alan3354(69443) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Find the slope-intercept form of the equation that passes through the given point and is perpendicular to the given line.
(4,7) and y=2/3x-1
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The slope of lines perpendicular is the negative inverse.
--> m = -3/2
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Use y-y1 = m*(x-x1) where (x1,y1) is the slope.
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