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Need HELP!!!!!! Write the point-slope form of the line that passes through (6, 1) and is perpendicular to a line with a slope of -3. Include all of your work in your final answer.

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Answer:

y = 1/3x - 1

Explanation:

1. if the gradient is -3, then the gradient of the perpendicular line should be 1/3.

2. substitute the new gradient and points into y - y1 = m (x - x1)

3. rearrange/move everything to give you the equation in y = mx + c form

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