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PLEASE HELP!! Find the equation of the line that is perpendicular to y= -2/3x and contains the point (4,-8).

PLEASE HELP!! Find the equation of the line that is perpendicular to y= -2/3x and-example-1
User Rajamohan S
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Answer:

y = 3x/2 +14

Explanation:

gradient = -2/3

so if perpendicular,

-2/3 * m2 = -1

m2 = 3/2

if crosses throguh ( -4, 8 )

y - 8 = 3/2 ( x - - 4)

y = 3x/2 + 14

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