SOLUTION: Write the equation of a line that is perpendicular to the given line and that passes through the given point. 2x + 9y = –30; (–8, 0)

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Question 846144: Write the equation of a line that is perpendicular to the given line and that passes through the given point.
2x + 9y = –30; (–8, 0)
Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
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A perpendicular line would have the form,9x-2y=D
Use the point to solve for D.
9%28-8%29-2%280%29=D
D=-72
highlight%289x-2y=-72%29
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