SOLUTION: Write the equation of the line that contains (0,9) and is perpendicular to y = 4 x +6

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Question 853938: Write the equation of the line that contains (0,9) and is perpendicular to y = 4 x +6

Answer by josgarithmetic(39618) About Me  (Show Source):
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You are given the y-intercept of the equation you wish to find, and you are also expecting a slope of -%281%2F4%29, in order to be perpendicular. You have everything necessary for slope-intercept form for the line you want.

y=mx+b, slope is m and y-intercept is b.