SOLUTION: Write an equation in general form of the line passing through (3, -5) whose slope is the negative reciprocal (the reciprocal with the opposite sign) of –1/4.

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Question 977467: Write an equation in general form of the line passing through (3, -5) whose slope is the negative reciprocal (the reciprocal with the opposite sign) of –1/4.
Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
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The negative reciprocal of -1%2F4 is 4.
y-%28-5%29=4%28x-3%29
y%2B5=4x-12
y=4x-17