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Write the equation of a line that is perpendicular to y=3x-2 and that passes through the point (-9, 5)

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Answer: y=3x+2

y=3x+2

Explanation:

Perpindicular=opposite reciprocal

3x----> -1/3x

y-y1=m(x-x1)

y-y1=-1/3(x-x1)

y-5=-1/3(x+9)

y-5= -1/3x-9/3

y-5=-1/3x-3

Y= 1/3x+2

User Rukamakama
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Answer:

3y=-x+6

Explanation:

remember m1*m2=-1

Write the equation of a line that is perpendicular to y=3x-2 and that passes through-example-1
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