What is the equation of the line that passes through the points (4;-1) and is perpendicular to the line y= 2/3x + 5? Explain process step by step
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Answer:
y = mx + c
Step 1: Finding m
$$ m=-\frac{1}{m\:for\:perpendicular\:line}=-\frac{1}{\frac{2}{3}}=-\frac{3}{2} $$
Step 2: Finding c
$$ y=mx+c $$
$$ c=y-mx=-1-\left(-\frac{3}{2}\cdot4\right)=5 $$
Step 3: Write equation
$$ y=-\frac{3}{2}x+5 $$
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