SOLUTION: Write the equation of a line that passes through (0,5) and is perpendicular to y=1/3x+4

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Question 1061733: Write the equation of a line that passes through (0,5) and is perpendicular to y=1/3x+4
Answer by Boreal(15235) About Me  (Show Source):
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The slope of the given line is 1/3
the perpendicular line's slope will be -3/1 (invert the fraction and change the sign).
the intercept is 5
the equation is y=-3x+5
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