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Find the equation of the line that contains the point (-3,-1) and is perpendicular to

the line 3x + 4y = 12. Write the line in slope-intercept form, if possible. Graph the
lines.

User Pamatt
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Answer: y=-3/4+3

Step-by-step explanation: Isolate for y

Then 4y=-3x+12

divide it by 4 each side

y=-3/4+3

User Tyler Wright
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