SOLUTION: find the equation for the line that passes through the points (-2,4) and that is perpendicular to the line with the equation y+5=-1/3(x-2)

Question 658422: find the equation for the line that passes through the points (-2,4) and that is perpendicular to the line with the equation y+5=-1/3(x-2)
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
find the equation for the line that passes through the points (-2,4) and that is perpendicular to the line with the equation y+5=-1/3(x-2)
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slope of the given line: m = -1/3
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slope of the perpendicular line: m = 3
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Form: y = mx + b
Solve for "b":
4 = 3(-2) + b
4 = -6 + b
b = 10
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Equation:
y = 3x + 10
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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