SOLUTION: Write an equation (a) in standard form and (b) in slope intercept form for the line described. 48) through (-2,0), perpendicular to 8x-3y=7

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Question 1047480: Write an equation (a) in standard form and (b) in slope intercept form for the line described.
48) through (-2,0), perpendicular to 8x-3y=7

Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Line through (-2,0),
perpendicular to 8x-3y=7 0r y highlight%288%2F3%29x -7/3 Green
m(perpendicular line) = -3/8
***Using point-slope form, y+-+y%5B1%5D+=+highlight_green%28m%29%28x+-+x%5B1%5D%29
y -0 = (-3/8)(x + 2)
y = (-3/8)x - 3/4 Blue