Question

HELP ASAP LINEAR EQUATIONS!!

Answer 1

Answer: C)
`y = (4)/(3) x-10`

Explanation:

First change this equation into slope-intercept form(y = mx + b). y = -3/4x + 3.

For a line to be perpendicular to another line, it must have an opposite reciprocal slope. The opposite reciprocal of -3/4 is 4/3. Thus, the answer is NOT B. Then, attempt to plug in 6, -2 into each equation. The only one where it works is C.

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Answer 2

y = 4/3x - 10.

Explanation:

3x + 4y = 12

4y = -3x + 12

y = -3/4x + 3

If a line is perpendicular to another, the line has a slope that is the negative reciprocal of the other line. Since the given line has a slope of -3/4, the line perpendicular to that line will have a slope of 4/3.

So far, for the equation of the line, we have an equation of y = 4/3x + b.

To find b, simply substitute the coordinates (6, -2) for x and y.

-2 = 4/3(6) + b

b + 4/3(6) = -2

b + 8 = -2

b = -10

So, the equation of the line will be y = 4/3x - 10.

Check your work...

-2 = (4/3)(6) - 10

-2 = 8 - 10

-2 = -2

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