SOLUTION: (-3,4) y= 1/3x -3 how to write this in an equation topic slope

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Question 530170: (-3,4) y= 1/3x -3 how to write this in an equation
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Answer by oberobic(2304) About Me  (Show Source):
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y = 1/3x -3
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x = 0, y = -3
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y = 0, x = 9
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With two points you can draw a line.
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The point (-3,4) is not on the line.
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You could construct a perpendicular line that goes through (-3,4), but it is not clear what you need.
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A perpendicular line will have the inverse reciprocal slope, which is -3.
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y = -3x + b
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Use the point to fine 'b'.
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4 = -3(-33) + b
4 = 9 + b
b = -5
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y = -3x -5
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