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Write the equation of the line that goes through (-3.9, -1.4) and is PERPENDICULAR to 6x + 2y = 9

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Answer:

10x -30y = 3

Explanation:

In general form, you can start by swapping the x- and y-coefficients, negating one of them. To find the new constant for the equation, substitute the values for the given point

2x -6y = 2(-3.9) -6(-1.4)

2x -6y = 0.6

Multiplying by 5 will make the numbers be integers, so will put the equation in standard form.

10x -30y = 3

Write the equation of the line that goes through (-3.9, -1.4) and is PERPENDICULAR-example-1
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