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Write an equation in slope-intercept form for the line that is perpendicular to the graph of 3x+2y=8 and passes through the y-intercept of that line.
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Write an equation in slope-intercept form for the line that is perpendicular to the graph of 3x+2y=8 and passes through the y-intercept of that line.

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perpendicular to that
in form
ax+by=c
the slope of the line that is perpendicular to that is b/a

given
3x+2y=8
perpendicular line is 2/3

y=2/3x+b
find yint
where x=0

3(0)+2y=8
2y=8
y=4
yint is 4
y=2/3x+4
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