Write an equation in slope-intercept form of the line satisfying the given conditions. The line passes through $(-5,6)$ and is perpendicular to the line that has an $x$ -intercept of 3 and a $y$ -intercept of $-9$.
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Given points: (3,0) and (0,-9) Slope formula: $m = \frac{y_2 - y_1}{x_2 - x_1}$ $m = \frac{-9 - 0}{0 - 3} = \frac{-9}{-3} = 3$ ** Show more…
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