Question

Write an equation of the line that passes through (2,-1) and is perpendicular to the line 3y - x = 12
Medal will be given :)

Answer 1

What is the slope of the given line?

Answer 2

I dont know. I wrote down everything they gave me...

Answer 3

Put the equation in the form y = mx+b

Answer 4

y = x + 4

Answer 5

You must divide EVERY term by 3

Answer 6

y = x/3 + 4?

Answer 7

So what is the slope...it is the coefficient of x

Answer 8

I take it you're not really in to this problem.

Answer 9

The slope is 1? And no, i am into this problem.