SOLUTION: An equation of a line through (0, -2) which is perpendicular to the line y=3x+1 y=3x +1 has slope:

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Question 1166752: An equation of a line through (0, -2) which is perpendicular to the line y=3x+1
y=3x +1 has slope:
Answer by solver91311(24713) About Me  (Show Source):
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Determine the slope of the given line by inspection since it is in Slope-Intercept form. Hint: Look at the coefficient on

Calculate the negative reciprocal of the slope just determined.



Use the Point-Slope form with the given point and to write the desired equation.



John

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