Intermediate Algebra (6th Edition)

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Chapter 3 - Section 3.5 - Equations of Lines - Exercise Set - Page 173: 50

Answer

$y=-\frac{3}{2}x+2$

Work Step by Step

$3y=2x-1$ $y=\frac{2}{3}x-\frac{1}{3}$ The slope of the new line is the negative reciprocal of $\frac{2}{3}$: $-\frac{3}{2}$. Use point slope form: $y-8=-\frac{3}{2}(x+4)$ $y=-\frac{3}{2}x-6+8$ $y=-\frac{3}{2}x+2$
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