SOLUTION: Write an equation for a line that is a) parallel and b) perpendicular to the given line and passes through the given point: y=-3; passes through (-2,6)

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Question 377249: Write an equation for a line that is a) parallel and b) perpendicular to the given line and passes through the given point:
y=-3; passes through (-2,6)

Answer by robertb(5830) About Me  (Show Source):
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a) y - 6 = -3(x+2), or y -6 = -3x-6, or y = -3x.
b)y - 6 = (1/3)(x+2), or 3(y -6) = x+2, or 3y - 18 = x+2, or 3y = x+20.