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Write an equation of the line that passes through (5,9) and is perpendicular to the line y=-1/3x+1
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Write an equation of the line that passes through (5,9) and is perpendicular to the line y=-1/3x+1

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Perpendicular = opposite sign and reciprocal slope
Slope would be 3
Y = 3x + b, plug in point
9 = 3(5) + b, b = -6
Solution: y = 3x - 6
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