document.write( "Question 863741: for the equation y-3=3(x+1), i need to write an equation in standard form of a perpendicular line that passes thru (5,1). i came up with y-1=m(x-5)--is that the right answer? \n" ); document.write( "

Algebra.Com's Answer #520580 by richwmiller(17219) $\"\"$ $\"About$

You can put this solution on YOUR website!
It is a start. But it isn't in standard form and why is \"m\" still there?
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