Intermediate Algebra for College Students (7th Edition)

Published by Pearson
ISBN 10: 0-13417-894-7
ISBN 13: 978-0-13417-894-3

Chapter 2 - Section 2.5 - The Point-Slope Form of the Equation of a Line - Exercise Set - Page 164: 61

Answer

$ f(x)=-\frac{2}{3}x-2$.

Work Step by Step

The given perpendicular line equation is $\Rightarrow 3x-2y=4$ The slope-intercept form is $\Rightarrow y=\frac{3}{2}x-2$ Slope of the above line is $m_1=\frac{3}{2}$ and $y-$intercept is $-2$ Two lines are perpendicular if their slopes are negative reciprocal to each other. Hence, slope of the perpendicular line $\Rightarrow m_2=−\frac{1}{m_1}$ $\Rightarrow m_2=−\frac{1}{\frac{3}{2}}$ Simplify. $\Rightarrow m_2=−\frac{2}{3}$ $y-$ intercept is same for both lines Hence, the $y-$ intercept for the required line is $-2$. The standard slope-intercept form is $\Rightarrow y=mx+c$ Plug all values. $\Rightarrow y=(-\frac{2}{3})x-2$ Plug $y=f(x)$. $\Rightarrow f(x)=-\frac{2}{3}x-2$.
Update this answer!

You can help us out by revising, improving and updating this answer.

Update this answer

After you claim an answer you’ll have 24 hours to send in a draft. An editor will review the submission and either publish your submission or provide feedback.