SOLUTION: Write an equation of the line containing the specified point and perpendicular to the indicated lines. (0, -7), 4x + 3 = y. Could you show me how to get this answer plase?

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Question 762192: Write an equation of the line containing the specified point and perpendicular to the indicated lines. (0, -7), 4x + 3 = y. Could you show me how to get this answer plase?

Answer by solver91311(24713) (Show Source):
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Since the given equation is in standard form, divide the opposite of the coefficient on by the coefficient on to determine the slope of the given line. Since perpendicular lines have slopes that are negative reciprocals of each other, calculate the negative reciprocal of the slope of the given line. Then use the point slope form to determine your desired equation:

where are the coordinates of the given point and is the calculated slope.

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