Write an equation for a line that is perpendicular to the line 6y – 9x = 12

Step-by-step explanation:

You need one more piece of information to get a specific line. I'll get the general one and then we'll see what comes of it.

Add 9x to both sides.

6y - 9x + 9x = 9x + 12

6y = 9x + 12                   Divide by 6

6y/6 = 9x/6 + 12/6

y = 1.5x + 2

Now the perpendicular line must have a slope that is found by using

m1 * m2 = - 1

m1 = 1.5             From the equation above.

1.5 * m2 = - 1     Divide by 1.5

m2 = -1/1.5

m2 = - 2/3

So far what you have is

y = -2/3 x + b                  You need a value for b. Usually that is found with a point. But I will just call b = 1 since there is nothing else to do

The complete equation becomes

y = -2/3 x + 1

The graph is enclosed.

b. x- 48 =120

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