Question

Write an equation of the line containing the given point and perpendicular to the given line. Express your answer in the form y=mx + b.
(3,4); 6x + y = 9
The equation of the line is y = ?

Answer 1

Not the right answer...

Answer 2

first, move the x on the opposite side of the y to find the slope, -6. To get the perpendicular line you want to reciprocate and take the opposite, so -(-1/6)=1/6.
y=(1/6)x+b
Plug in the ordered pair.
4=1/2+b
7/2=b
y=x/6+(7/2)