SOLUTION: Given the line y = 3x – 2 and the point (2, -4), find the equations of the lines parallel and perpendicular to the line above.

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Question 1026744: Given the line y = 3x – 2 and the point (2, -4), find the equations of the lines parallel and perpendicular to the line above.
Answer by josgarithmetic(39620) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
y=mx%2Bb
b=y-mx

slope m for parallel, slope -1/m for perpendicular. Substitute the coordinates of the needed point (x,y) for b.