Question

ASAP Write the equation of a line that is perpendicular to the given line and that passes through the given point.

y=2/3x + 9; (-6, 5)

Answer 1

y = - 3/2x - 4

Explanation:

m = - 3/2 ( use the opposite reciprocal of the slope given) Perpendicula lines have opposite reciprocal slope

2. Find b by plugging in the m and one of the points given into y = mx + b

5= - 3/2 ( - 6 ) + b

5 = 9 + b

- 4= b

3. Write the equation using the m and the b you just found

y = - 3/2x - 4