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5 March, 12:16

Find the equation of the line through (5,7) that is perpendicular to y=2/3x-2

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  1. 5 March, 12:30
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    A line is perpendicular when M1xM2=-1

    (when the first and second gradient together would equal - 1)

    Knowing this we can rearrange to get M2 (M2=-1/M1)

    From this you can determine y intercept and that is it

    (Answer is y=-1.5x+14.5)
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