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A given line has the equation 2x + 12y = −1. What is the equation, in slope-intercept form, of the line that is perpendicular to the given line and passes through the point (0, 9)? y = ( )x + 9
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A given line has the equation 2x + 12y = −1.

What is the equation, in slope-intercept form, of the line that is perpendicular to the given line and passes through the point (0, 9)?

y = ( )x + 9

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6!

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User William Xifaras
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2x + 12y = -1
12y = -2x - 1
y = -1/6 x - 1/12

Slope of this line = -1/6 so slospe of the line perpendicular to this = -1 / -1/6 = 6

Answer is y = 6x + 9
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