Use the given conditions to write an equation for the line. Passing through (7, -4) and perpendicular to the line whose equation is x - 3y - 7 = 0 The equation of the line is
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We can rewrite the equation in slope-intercept form (y = mx + b) by solving for y: -3y = -x + 7 y = (1/3)x - 7/3 So, the slope of the given line is 1/3. Show more…
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