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what is the equation of the line perpendicular to 3x y = 6 that passes through the point (-6, -1)? can you tell me now

User Messiah
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Answer:

y = 1/3x + 1

Explanation:

Perpendicular lines have opposite reciprocal slopes. Use the opposite reciprocal of the slope given and the point to find the equation of another line.

User As Above So Below
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The equation os
y=3x+17
User Seth Connell
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