Question

Write an equation perpendicular to y = 3/4x that passes through the point(3,-3)

Answer 1

Explanation:

the slope perpendicular to y= ¾x is

-1 ÷ ¾ = -4/3

so the equation :

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

y+3= -4/3x +4

y = -4/3x +4-3

y = -4/3x + 1