SOLUTION: write an equation of the line containing the specified point and perpendicular to the indicated line. (1,3), 3x - y = 2 here is my answer. y = -1/3x - 20/7 the books an

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Question 988890: write an equation of the line containing the specified point and perpendicular to the indicated line.
(1,3), 3x - y = 2
here is my answer.
y = -1/3x - 20/7
the books answers was y = -1/3x - 8/3.
Please help.

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write an equation of the line containing the specified point and perpendicular to the indicated line.
(1,3), 3x - y = 2
here is my answer.
y = -1/3x - 20/7
the books answers was y = -1/3x - 8/3.
Please help.
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