Find the distance from (-6,4) to the line defined by y=-3x+6 express as a radical or number rounded to the nearest ten

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brittanie1002 · Answer

Nearest hundred

retireed · Answer

You need to find the equation of the line that is perpendicular to the line y = -3x + 4 and goes through the point -6, 4.

Then you need to find the intersection of those two lines

Then calculate the distance between the intersection point and the point -6, 4.


It is a lot of steps, but does this makes sense?

retireed · Answer

It is actually easier than it sounds.  The problem creator picked an easy equation and point.

retireed · Answer

Let me know if you need help, bye.