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

y = x − 10 x= 2over3

y = x + 10 x= 2over3

y = −x − 10 -x= -3over2

y = −x + 10 -x= -3over2

Question

Write the equation of the line that is perpendicular to the line 2x − 3y = 3 and passes through the point (−8, 2).

 y = x − 10 x= 2over3

 y = x + 10 x= 2over3

 y = −x − 10 -x= -3over2

 y = −x + 10 -x= -3over2

barrycarter · Answer

Hint: if two lines are perpendicular, their slope multiplies out to -1

anonymous · Answer

so...

barrycarter · Answer

So, find the slope of your original line, find the slope of the perpendicular line (-1/original slope) and solve for the line using the given point