Question

The question is Write the equation of the line that is perpendicular to the line 3x + y = 7 and passes through the point (6, −1). please help

Answer 1

This is algebra 1

Answer 2

please help

Answer 3

First, solve for Y.
Y = -3X+7
Now you have the slope, -3. Perpendicular, you need the opposite reciprocal of the slope.
\[Y =\frac{ 1 }{ 3 }X + 7\]

Answer 4

Now you have the slope, take off the +7 and Plug in the points

Answer 5

-1 = (1/3)*6 + b
-1 = 2 + b. solve for b.

Answer 6

Do you get it now?

Answer 7

yeah and b is the y intercept right

Answer 8

Yep.

Answer 9

thanks for the help