Question

Find the line
perpendicular to
y = 3x - 11
that includes the point (1, 2).

Answer 1

Answer: y = -3x+5

Explanation:

The slope from the first equation is
`(1)/(3)`

The perpendicular slope is the negative reciprocal of the given slope

`m=-3`

Since the reciprocal is just the fraction flipped which is
`(3)/(1)`

Plug the point (1,2) into the equation

`2=-3(1)+b\\2=-3+b\\5=b\\\\y=-3x+5` Is your answer