How do you write an equation of the line containing the given point and perpendicular to the given line: (6, -9); 6x+5y=7?
1 Answer
Jul 7, 2016
Explanation:
Given:
Change the equation into the standard form of
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From this the gradient of the given line is:
So the gradient of a line perpendicular (normal) to this is:
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But the second line passes through
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