SOLUTION: Write an equation in slope-intercept form for the line that is perpendicular to the given line and that passes through the given point. y = -3x + 4; (6,-2)

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Question 377973: Write an equation in slope-intercept form for the line that is perpendicular to the given line and that passes through the given point. y = -3x + 4; (6,-2)
Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
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Perpendicular lines’ slopes have the following relationship:
m%5B1%5D%2Am%5B2%5D=-1
-3%2Am%5B2%5D=-1
m%5B2%5D=1%2F3
Use the slope-intercept form,
y=%281%2F3%29x%2Bb
Use the point (6,-2) to solve for b.
-2=%281%2F3%29%286%29%2Bb
b=-4
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highlight%28y=%281%2F3%29x-4%29
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