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6. Write an
equation through
(-6, 2) and
perpendicular to
y= 3/2x - 6

2 Answers

4 votes

Answer:

gradient of the perpendicular = -2/3

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

3(y-2) = -2(x+6)

3y-6 = -2x - 12

3y = -2x-12+6

3y/3 = -2x/3 -6/3

y= -2/3x - 2

Explanation:

User Butterflyknife
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7 votes

Answer: y=-2/3x

Step-by-step explanation: Find any equation perpendicular to the line.

Hope this helps you out! ☺

User Prakhar Jhudele
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