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26 December, 13:30

Find the equation of a line in slope intercept form that is perpendicular to the line y = 1/3x - 5

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  1. 26 December, 13:34
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    We know the slope of this line is 1/3x, which means the slope of the line that is perpendicular to it is - 3x

    A slope that is perpendicular to another is the negative reciprocal of the other.

    The equation of a line that is perpendicular to the line y = 1/3x - 5 is y = - 3x - 5
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