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Write the slope-intercept equation of the line that passes through the point

(-3,-1) and is perpendicular to x - 2y = 6

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Answer:

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Explanation:

The slope of the given line is 1/2 so the slope of our line will be -2. We can use point-slope formula.

y + 1 = -2(x + 3)

y = -2x - 6 - 1

y = -2x - 7

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