Question

Write an equation that passes through the point (4,-3) and is perpendicular to the line 4x+y=3

Answer 1

y = 1/4x - 4

Explanation:

4x + y = 3

y = -4x + 3

Perpendicular slope = 1/4

y = 1/4x + b

-3 = 1/4(4) + b

-3 = 1 + b

b = -4

y = 1/4x - 4