SOLUTION: Write the equation of the line perpendicular to 3x + y = -8 that passes through (-3, 1). Write your answer in slope-intercept form. Show your work.

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Question 1059887: Write the equation of the line perpendicular to 3x + y = -8 that passes through (-3, 1). Write your answer in slope-intercept form. Show your work.
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Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x-3y=%28-3%29-3%281%29----simplify this. Then solve for y in terms of x.

Answer by MathTherapy(10552) About Me  (Show Source):
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Write the equation of the line perpendicular to 3x + y = -8 that passes through (-3, 1). Write your answer in slope-intercept form. Show your work. 
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