SOLUTION: write the equation in slope-intercept form for the line perpendicular to y=8x-9 that passes through (9,-9)

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Question 840415: write the equation in slope-intercept form for the line perpendicular to y=8x-9 that passes through (9,-9)
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) About Me  (Show Source):
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Equation would be y=-(1/8)x+b and you find by using the given point which this line must contain. Solve for b and substitute the point coordinate values and compute.