Question

39. Write in slope-intercept form the equation of the line containing the point (4, 5) and perpendicular

to the given line y = 6x-1 ( please show work )

Answer 1

Slope will be -1/6 (change sign and take the reciprocal) since its perpendicular

Slope intercept form: y=mx+b

5 = -1/6(4) + b

5 = -4/6 + b

5 = -2/3 + b

b = 5+2/3

b = 15/3 + 2/3

b = 17/3 or 5.66

The slope intercept from: y= -1/6x+ 17/3