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Write the equation of the line in slope intercept form that goes through (6, 3) and is

perpendicular to −6x + 2y = 18

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Let's solve ~

The equation of line perpendicular to required line is :


\qquad \sf  \dashrightarrow \: - 6x + 2y = 18

now, let's write it in alope intercept form to get its slope.


\qquad \sf  \dashrightarrow \: 2y = 6x + 18


\qquad \sf  \dashrightarrow \: y = 3x + 9

so, slope of this line is 3, and we know that product of slopes of two perpendicular lines is -1.

So, slope of required line is :


\qquad \sf  \dashrightarrow \: m * 3 = - 1


\qquad \sf  \dashrightarrow \: m = - \cfrac{1}{3}

Now, we know slope of required line ( i.e - 1/3 ) and ir goes through point (6 , 3), let's write it's equation in point slope form ~


\qquad \sf  \dashrightarrow \: y - 3 = - ( 1)/(3) (x - 6)


\qquad \sf  \dashrightarrow \: y - 3 = - (x)/(3) + 2


\qquad \sf  \dashrightarrow \: y = - (x)/(3) + 2 + 3


\qquad \sf  \dashrightarrow \: y = - (x)/(3) + 5

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