SOLUTION: Write and equation of a line that passes through the given point and is perpendicular to (1,-1), y = 3x+2

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Question 1078106: Write and equation of a line that passes through the given point and is perpendicular to (1,-1), y = 3x+2
Answer by Boreal(15235) About Me  (Show Source):
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slope of the desired line is -1/3, the negative reciprocal of 3
y-y1=m(x-x1), m slope, and (x1,y1) the coordinates
y+1=(-1/3)(x-1)
y=-(1/3)x-2/3
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