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OpenStudy (melstutes):

Write the equation of the line that passes through point (-2, 1) and is perpendicular to the line 3x - 2y =5

OpenStudy (jdoe0001):

hmm what is the slope of => 3x - 2y =5?

OpenStudy (melstutes):

-3/2

OpenStudy (triciaal):

write in the form y = mx + b slope = m 3/2

OpenStudy (triciaal):

find slope of perpendicular

OpenStudy (triciaal):

product of slope = -1 what is the slope of the perpendicular line?

OpenStudy (triciaal):

using this slope and the point given (-2,1) write the eqn

OpenStudy (triciaal):

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