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  • 04-05-2021
  • Mathematics
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Find the equation of the line that is perpendicular to y = - 1/3 x + 2 and passes though the point (-5,2)

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altavistard
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  • 04-05-2021

Answer:

y - 2 = 3(x + 5)

Step-by-step explanation:

The given equation has slope -1/3.  Any line perpendicular to the given line has a slope which is the negative reciprocal of -1/3, which comes out to +3.

Use the point-slope formula y - k = m(x - h):

y - 2 = 3(x + 5)

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