Question

Find the equation for the line that passes through the point (-4,5) and that is perpendicular to the line with the equation-3/2x+2y=-7

Answer 1

y = -4/3x - 1/3

Explanation:

-3/2x+2y=-7

2y = 3/2x - 7

y = 3/4x - 7/2

y = -4/3x + b

5 = -4/3(-4) + b

5 = 16/3 + b

-1/3 = b