1answer.
Ask question
Login Signup
Ask question
All categories
  • English
  • Mathematics
  • Social Studies
  • Business
  • History
  • Health
  • Geography
  • Biology
  • Physics
  • Chemistry
  • Computers and Technology
  • Arts
  • World Languages
  • Spanish
  • French
  • German
  • Advanced Placement (AP)
  • SAT
  • Medicine
  • Law
  • Engineering
vivado [14]
3 years ago
8

Which choice is the equation of a line that passes through the point (–6, –2) and is perpendicular to the line represented by th

is equation?
y = −3x + 1

A. 3x + y = 1
B. y = 1/3x
C. y = −3x
D. −3y = −x + 1
Mathematics
1 answer:
kobusy [5.1K]3 years ago
7 0

Answer:

  B.  y = 1/3x

Step-by-step explanation:

The slope of the given line is -3, so the slope of the perpendicular line will be the negative reciprocal of that: -1/(-3) = 1/3. This eliminates choices A and C.

We can find the y-intercept (b) if we use the given point values in the equation ...

  y = 1/3x +b

we get ...

  -2 = (1/3)(-6) +b

  -2 = -2 +b . . . simplify

  0 = b . . . . . . . add 2

So, the equation of the perpendicular line through the given point is ...

  y = 1/3x . . . . matches choice B

_____

<em>Alternate solution method</em>

You can try the given point in the given equations. You will find that only the equation of choice B will work.

You might be interested in
How many inches is 35 yards?
Tomtit [17]

Answer:

1260 inches

Step-by-step explanation:

Calculator

7 0
1 year ago
The number of men in a tour group is 15 times the number of women. If there are 48 people in the group, how many are men?
kolbaska11 [484]

Answer:

A.

Step-by-step explanation:

15x1=15 so 2x as many men 15x2=30 30+ 15 is 45.

6 0
3 years ago
Read 2 more answers
Please help fast ill give brainlist and 5 stars
WITCHER [35]

Answer:

i think its c

Step-by-step explanation:

8 0
3 years ago
Read 2 more answers
Which is greater 10.2 or 10.02
Brrunno [24]
10.2 is the right answer 10 dollars and 20 cents is more then 10 dollars and 02 cents

7 0
3 years ago
Read 2 more answers
The sum of two numbers is -47 the difference is -39 find the numbers
mash [69]

Answer:

x = -43

y = -4

Step-by-step explanation:

In this question, you will have to find the value of x in terms of y using one of the equations and substituting the value in the other equation or vice versa.

Let's assume the numbers x and y, now we write the expressions.

x + y = -47

x - y = -39

Take the second equation and find x.

<u>Calculations:</u>

x - y = -39 (Add y on both sides)

x = -39 + y

Now that you got the value of x in terms of y, we can substitute.

<u>Calculations:</u>

(-39 + y ) + y = -47

2y - 39 = -47

2y = -8

y = -8/2 = -4

y = -4

Now that we got y, we can substitute that value in any of the equations to find x.

x - 4 = -47 or x + 4 = -39

x = -43

4 0
3 years ago
Read 2 more answers
Other questions:
  • Julien interviewed his classmates on which course they prefer and which animal they prefer. What percentage of cat lovers also p
    11·2 answers
  • Estimate 32,111 divided by 181
    6·2 answers
  • How do I find the costing for my ingredients?
    13·1 answer
  • 14 x 1 = 14 exemplifies which property
    12·2 answers
  • Cady found that she uses 1/7 of a roll of paper towels each week. How many rolls of paper towels will she use in 8 weeks?
    9·1 answer
  • HELP ASAP.
    8·1 answer
  • 6. The graphs of linear functions fand g are shown on the grid.
    9·1 answer
  • ASAP ! The radius of a circle is 5 inches. What is the length of a 70° arc?
    9·1 answer
  • A rectangle has an area of 72 in². The length and the width of the rectangle are changed by a scale factor of 3.5.
    8·1 answer
  • Find the area and perimeter of a nonagon, inscribed in a circle, with radius 4 inches​
    7·1 answer
Add answer
Login
Not registered? Fast signup
Signup
Login Signup
Ask question!