Question

write the equation of a line that is perpendicular to the the given line and that passes through the given point. y = 1/3x + 5; (4,3)

Answer 1

y-3=-3(x-4)

Explanation:

Perpendicular means negative reciprocal of the slope.

y-y1=m(x-x1)

y-3=-3(x-4)