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Find the equation of the line that is perpendicular to Y= -2/3x and contains the point (4,-8)

Find the equation of the line that is perpendicular to Y= -2/3x and contains the point-example-1

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Answer:

Y=-3/5x

Explanation:

User Lewis Donovan
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Answer:

y = 3/2x -14

Explanation:

y = -2/3 x

has a slope of -2/3

We want a line perpendicular

Take the negative reciprocal to find the slope

- (1 / -2/3)

3/2

The slope of a line perpendicular is 3/2

Using the slope intercept form of a line

y = mx+b where m is the slope and b is the y intercept

y = 3/2x +b

Substitute a point into the equation

-8 = 3/2(4) +b

-8= 6+b

Subtract 6 from each side

-8-6 = b

y = 3/2x -14

User Peter Cheng
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