Question

line m can be represented by the equation 3x-6y=18. Write an equation of the line perpendicular to line m that passes through the point (-4,1)

Answer 1

Explanation:

the perpendicular line can be represented by bx-ay+k=0 ,So the second step Is Written

since the line passes through point (-4,1) ,the value of x and y is Substitute as written in answer

Answer 2

y=-2x-7

Explanation:

3x-6y=18 also equals 3x-18=6y

divide both sides by 3 to get x-6=2y or y=x/2-3 as same line then, to find inverse switch x and y, x=(y/2)=3 and solve for y, y-6=2x, -y=2x+6 is the inverse then to make it pass thru (-4,1) change b value, y=-2x-7