SOLUTION: Write an equation of a line perpendicular to the line 3x+y=12 and which passes through the point (0,-4).

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Question 839083: Write an equation of a line perpendicular to the line 3x+y=12 and which passes through the point (0,-4).
Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
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Perpendicular line would have form, x-3y=D
Use the point to solve for D.
0-3%28-4%29=D
D=12
x-3y=12
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