Question

Write the equation of a line that is perpendicular to y=-3/2x-3 that passes through the point 6,7

Answer 1

y = 2/3x + 3.

Explanation:

The slope of the line is -1 / -3/2 = 2/3 so using the point slope form of a line we get:

y - 7 = 2/3(x - 6)

y = 2/3x - 4 + 7

y = 2/3x + 3.