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Write an equation of the passing through point p that is perpendicular to the given line .

p(3,1) y= 1/3x -5

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the answer is y=-3x+10! :)
User Amar Kumar
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Answer:

y = -3x + 10

Explanation:

slope of perpendicular line = -3

y-1 = -3(x-3)

y-1 = -3x + 9

y = -3x + 9 + 1

y = -3x + 10