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  • 01-03-2019
  • Mathematics
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Write an equation in slope intercept form for a line that goes through the point (-9,4) and is perpendicular to line y=-3x-2

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  • 02-03-2019

Answer:

y = 1/3x + 7

Step-by-step explanation:

Perpendicular slope is opposite reciprocal so it will be 1/3

Use the slope and point given and plug into y = mx  + b

4 = 1/3 (-9) + b

4 = -3 + b

7 = b

write new equation with new b and m

y = 1/3x + 7

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