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Write the equation of the line that passes through (3, 7) and is perpendicular to y = 3x - 4.

Write the equation of the line that passes through (3, 7) and is perpendicular to y = 3x - 4.
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Write the equation of the line that passes through (3, 7) and is perpendicular to
y = 3x - 4.

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User Tushu
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Answer:

y = -1/3x + 10

Explanation:

  • slope perpendicular to 3 is -1/3
  • plug what you know into y=mx+b
  • 7 = -1/3(3) + b
  • simplify
  • 7 = -3 + b
  • add 3 to both sides
  • b = 10
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