SOLUTION: Write the equation of the line which has y-intercept (0, 5) and is perpendicular to the line with equation y = –3x + 1.

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Question 121409:
Write the equation of the line which has y-intercept (0, 5) and is perpendicular to the line with equation y = –3x + 1.

Answer by checkley71(8403) About Me  (Show Source):
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Y=-3X+1 THIS LINE HAS A SLOPE OF -3.
A PERPENDICULAR LINE HAS SLOPE IS 1/3.
IF THIS LINE PASSES (0,5) HAS A LINE EQUATION OF
5=1/3*+b
b=5-1/3
b=(15-1)/3
b=14/3
Y=X/3+14/3 ANSWER.