SOLUTION: write the equation of a line that is perpendicular to the given line and that passes through the given point. -3x-6y=17; (6,3)

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Question 1019286: write the equation of a line that is perpendicular to the given line and that passes through the given point.
-3x-6y=17; (6,3)
Answer by josgarithmetic(39630) About Me  (Show Source):
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Slope of the given line is -1%2F2 and any line in the plane perpendicular has slope 2.

The line with slope 2 passing through (6,3) is, if starting with the point-slope form, y-3=2%28x-6%29.