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 966407: 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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Use the point slope form,
y%2B5=4%28x-3%29
y%2B5=4x-12
-4x%2B5=-17
4x-y=17