Question

Find the equation of the line thatis perpendicular to y =

contains the point (4,-8).
- 2/3 x

Answer 1

y= 3/2x -14

Explanation:

The formula to solve this problem is y- y1 = m(x-x1), so plug in the coordinates according to the formula: y-(-8)= m(x-4). Then, find the reciprocal of the slope, which is 3/2. Plug 3/2 to where the slope belongs: y+8=3/2(x-4). Calculate to solve the rest: y =3/2x -14