SOLUTION: for the equation y-3=3(x+1), i need to write an equation in standard form of a perpendicular line that passes thru (5,1). i came up with y-1=m(x-5)--is that the right answer?

SOLUTION: for the equation y-3=3(x+1), i need to write an equation in standard form of a perpendicular line that passes thru (5,1). i came up with y-1=m(x-5)--is that the right answer?

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Question 863741: for the equation y-3=3(x+1), i need to write an equation in standard form of a perpendicular line that passes thru (5,1). i came up with y-1=m(x-5)--is that the right answer?
Answer by richwmiller(17219) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
It is a start. But it isn't in standard form and why is "m" still there?

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