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Write an equation perpendicular to the line y=3/2x-2 that goes through (-4,3)

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Answer: y=-2/3x-2/3

Explanation:

concept to know: two lines that are perpendicular has opposite reciprocal slopes.

y=-2/3x+b

in order to find b or the y-intercept, we need to plug in a point

3=-2/3(-4)+b

3=8/3+b

b=-2/3

y=-2/3x-2/3

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