Intermediate Algebra (6th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0321785045
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Chapter 3 - Section 3.5 - Equations of Lines - Exercise Set - Page 173: 52

Answer

$y=\frac{2}{3}x-\frac{5}{3}$

Work Step by Step

$3x+2y=5$ $2y=5-3x$ $y=\frac{5}{2}-\frac{3}{2}x$ The slope of the new line is the negative reciprocal of $\frac{-3}{2}$: $-\frac{2}{3}$. Use point slope form: $y+3=\frac{2}{3}(x+2)$ $y=\frac{2}{3}x+\frac{4}{3}-3$ $y=\frac{2}{3}x-\frac{5}{3}$
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