SOLUTION: Find the line through the point (1,4) and perpendicular to y = 3x-2. Write the equation in slope-intercept form.

Question 913381: Find the line through the point (1,4) and perpendicular to y = 3x-2.
Write the equation in slope-intercept form.
Found 2 solutions by josgarithmetic, Fombitz:
Answer by josgarithmetic(39623) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Sufficient response given here:

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Answer by Fombitz(32388) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Perpendicular line slopes are negative reciprocals.

Use the point-slope form,

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