SOLUTION: Write the equation of the line which passes through (2, –1) and is perpendicular to the line with equation 3y – x = 1.

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Question 879025: Write the equation of the line which passes through (2, –1) and is perpendicular to the line with equation 3y – x = 1.
Answer by josgarithmetic(39618) About Me  (Show Source):
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The left member of the standard form equation would be y%2B3x=c to make the line perpendicular. Now just substitute the coordinates of the point which the line must contain to find c.

c=-1%2B3%282%29