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the form y=mx+b that is perpendicular to the lin deined by y=- 2/3x + 6 passes through the point (4,-3)

 Nov 22, 2022
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If its perpendicular, then the slopes of the two lines multiply to negative 1.

y = 3x/2 + b is what we know so far.

Plug in 4, -3

-3 = 6 + b

b = -9

So the equation is y = 3x/2 - 9

 Nov 22, 2022

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