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Write an equation of the line that passes (-3,3) and is perpendicular to the line 2y=8x-6

User Tim Mutton
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Answer: y = (-1/4)x + 9/4

Explanation:

2y = 8x - 6

So, y = 4x - 3 (Slope = 4)

Slope of perpendicular line = -1/4

Equation of line: y-3 = (-1/4)(x-(-3))

y-3 = (-1/4)x - 3/4

y = (-1/4)x + 9/4

User NiRR
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Answer:

2y=8x-30 or -4x+y=-15

Explanation:

User Gabriel Diez
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