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Find the value of n so that the line perpendicular to y = (-1/3)X-4 passes through the points (n. 6) and (4,15). How do I solve
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Find the value of n so that the line perpendicular to y = (-1/3)X-4 passes through the points (n. 6) and (4,15).
How do I solve this ?
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2021-09-04T20:36:41+00:00
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Answer:
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Step-by-step explanation:
The slope of the perpendicular is the negative inverse of the slope of the line.
m = -1 / (-⅓)
m = 3
The slope between the two points is 3, so:
3 = (15 − 6) / (4 − n)
3 (4 − n) = 9
4 − n = 3
n = 1