Question

Write an equation of the line that passes through (1, -6) and is perpendicular to the line y=3x +7

Answer 1

y = - 1/3x - 17/3

Standard form: x+3y+17=0

Explanation:

Slope: - 1/3

b = -6 - (- 1/3) (1)

b = - 6 + 1/3

b = - 17/3