SOLUTION: Write the slope-intercept and point slope forms of the equation for the given situation of the line that goes through the point (-4, 5) and is perpendicular to the line 8x-6y=-13.

Question 324287: Write the slope-intercept and point slope forms of the equation for the given situation of the line that goes through the point (-4, 5) and is perpendicular to the line 8x-6y=-13.
Answer by Fombitz(32388) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
First find the slope.

The slope of this line is
Perpendicular lines have slopes that are negative reciprocals,

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Use the point, (-4,5), to solve for .

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Point slope form would be,

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