SOLUTION: Find an equation for the line perpendicular to 4x+12y=48 and goes through the point (6, -3.) Write your answer in the form y=mx+b

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Question 1114972: Find an equation for the line perpendicular to 4x+12y=48 and goes through the point (6, -3.) Write your answer in the form y=mx+b
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Given equation same as x%2B3y=12.

You want PERPENDICULAR line containing point (6, -3)?

3x-y=3%2A6-%28-3%29
Just simplify this and solve for y in terms of x, to put into form y=mx+b.