Choose an equation in slope-intercept form for the line that passes through (-12,3) and is perpendicular to the y = - (2/3) x-11.

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31 January, 02:17

Choose an equation in slope-intercept form for the line that passes through (-12,3) and is perpendicular to the y = - (2/3) x-11.

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Ellen Mercer · Answer 1

For perpendicular lines, m2 = - 1/m1 = - 1 / (-2/3) = 3/2 [m1 = - 2/3]

Required equation is y - 3 = 3/2 (x + 12) = > y - 3 = 3/2 x + 18 = > y = 3/2 x + 21