Question
Find the equation of a line that is perpendicular to $3 x-4 y=12$ and contains the point (2,-3)
Step 1
The slope of a line in this form is $-\frac{a}{b}$. So, the slope of the given line is $-\frac{3}{-4}=\frac{3}{4}$. Show more…
Show all steps
Your feedback will help us improve your experience
Charles Carter and 72 other Algebra educators are ready to help you.
Ask a new question
Labs
Want to see this concept in action?
Explore this concept interactively to see how it behaves as you change inputs.
Key Concepts
Recommended Videos
Find the equation of the line. Perpendicular to $y=-13 x+2$ and passing through (4,-3) .
Graphing Lines
Parallel and Perpendicular Lines
Find the equation of the line (in standard form) through $(3,-4)$ that is perpendicular to $2 x-y=1$.
Equations, Inequalities, and Modeling
Linear and Absolute Value Inequalities
Find an equation of a line perpendicular to the given line and contains the given point. Write the equation in slope-intercept form. line $y=\frac{3}{4} x-2,$ point(-3,4)
Graphs
Find the Equation of a Line
Transcript
18,000,000+
Students on Numerade
Trusted by students at 8,000+ universities
Watch the video solution with this free unlock.
EMAIL
PASSWORD
