SOLUTION: Write an equation of a line (a) parallel to and (b) perpendicular to the line 2x+3y=-6 and containing the point (-4, -5). I know that the slope for (a) is -2x/3 and the slope fo

Question 987513: Write an equation of a line (a) parallel to and (b) perpendicular to the line 2x+3y=-6 and containing the point (-4, -5).
I know that the slope for (a) is -2x/3 and the slope for (b) is 3x/2
Answer by josmiceli(19441) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

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Any parallel line has slope =
Any perpendicular line has slope =
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( -4,-5 )
(a)
Use general point-slope formula

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(b)

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check:
(a)
(-4,-5)

OK
(b)
(-4,-5)

OK

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