SOLUTION: write an equation in slope intercept form for the line that is perpendicular to the given line and that passes through the given point. y= -3x+4;(6,-2)

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Question 830880: write an equation in slope intercept form for the line that is perpendicular to the given line and that passes through the given point.
y= -3x+4;(6,-2)
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Nice, being already in slope-intercept form.
Equation you want has slope %281%2F3%29.

y=mx%2Bb means b=y-mx.
Plug in the given point.
b=-2-%281%2F3%296=0

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