Find a general form of an equation of the line through the p
Find a general form of an equation of the line through the point A that satisfies the given condition.
A(5,4) perpindicular to the line 3x+2y=7
Can you show me each step and explain this process to me? I have a few questions that are similar and I am not sure where to start.
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Solution
3x+2y=7
==> 2y = -3x + 7
==> y = (-3/2)x + 7/2
slope of given line = -3/2
Given line and required line are perpendicular
==> slope of required line = 2/3 (since product of slopes of perpendicular lines = -1)
equation of line passing through point (5 , 4) with slope 2/3 is
y - 4 = (2/3)(x - 5)
==> 3(y - 4) = 2x - 10
==> 2x - 3y = -2
