SOLUTION: Write an equation of the line containing the given point and perpendicular to the given line.
(7,-7);6x+5y=7
The equation of the line is y= ____
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Question 160014: Write an equation of the line containing the given point and perpendicular to the given line.
(7,-7);6x+5y=7
The equation of the line is y= ____
Answer by Fombitz(32388) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Let's find the slope of the given line first.
Convert to slope-intercept form :
The slope of the first line is .
Perpendicular lines have slopes that are negative reciprocals of each other.
Use the point-slope form of the line with slope, , and point (7,-7),
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Check the answer graphically.
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