SOLUTION: Write the slope-intercept equation y=mx+b for the line through the point (-5,-7) perpendicular to the line -4x+6y-12=0. Sketch the graph of both lines in a graph.

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Question 893492: Write the slope-intercept equation y=mx+b for the line through the point (-5,-7) perpendicular to the line -4x+6y-12=0. Sketch the graph of both lines in a graph.
Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
A perpendicular line would have the form,
6x%2B4y=D
Use the point to solve for D.
6%28-5%29%2B4%28-7%29=D
-30-28=D
D=-58
highlight%286x%2B4y%2B58=0%29