Question 58376
Write the equation of the line which has y-intercept (0, 5) and is perpendicular to the line with equation y = –3x + 1.
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The given line has slope=-3.
The perpendicular line will have slope 1/3
You are told the y-intercept is 5.
EQUATION:
y=(1/3)x+5
Cheers,
Stan H.