SOLUTION: Write an equation of the line containing a given point and perpendicular to the given line. (4,-9); 4x+9y=2 The equation of the line is y= (type your answer in the form y=mx+b.

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Question 288108: Write an equation of the line containing a given point and perpendicular to the given line.
(4,-9); 4x+9y=2
The equation of the line is y=
(type your answer in the form y=mx+b. Simplify your answer. Type an integer or fraction.
Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Your problem makes little sense. What integer or fraction do you want?
6 and 6/1 are my integer and fraction!
-a/b=-4/9
-9=-4/9*4+b
-9=-16/9+b
-81/9+16/9=b
-65/9=b
y=-4/9*x-69/9
A better form for the equation is
9y=-4x-69