Write the equation of the line that is perpendicular to the line 2x − 3y = 3 and passes through the point (−8, 2).

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anonymous · Answer

What would the slope of the perpendicular line be here? That is where you need to start.
The slope of the perpendicular line would be the negative slope of the other line.
So rearrange your equation to the form y=mx+c where m is slope and c is your constant/y intercept.

anonymous · Answer

Once you have the slope of the perpendicular line I'm sure you can find your equation using your points.

anonymous · Answer

$$3y= 2x-3$$
$$y= 2/3 x -1$$
can you tell the slope of your perpendicular line now?

anonymous · Answer

Hint: slope of perpendicular line would be $$-1/m$$ if your other line was $$y=mx+c$$