SOLUTION: Solve: Find the equation that passes through the point (-3,3) that is perpendicular to the line with the equation y=-3x+6

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Question 429056: Solve:
Find the equation that passes through the point (-3,3) that is perpendicular to the line with the equation y=-3x+6
Answer by sudhanshu_kmr(1152) About Me  (Show Source):
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slope of line y= -3x+6 is -3

slope of required line = 1/3
equation of line....
(y-3) = 1/3 (x+3)
=> 3y -9 = x + 3
=> y = x/3 + 4