SOLUTION: Given a line with equation . Write an equation in point-slope form of the line perpendicular to the given line through the point (2, -3).

Question 993686: Given a line with equation . Write an equation in point-slope form of the line perpendicular to the given line through the point (2, -3).
Answer by solver91311(24713) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

Find the slope of the given line. Then calculate the negative reciprocal of that slope. Use the calculated slope and the given point in the point-slope form:

where

are the coordinates of the given point and

is the calculated slope.

John

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