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ivylovesmaths
Okay so the gradient of the perpendicular line is -1/3 and then from there u have to solve for the y intercept. Substitute in 9 and -7 where -7 is y and 9 is x. The equation is y=-1/3x-4 :)
cinderofsoulsss

Answer:

[tex]y=-\frac{1}{3}x-4[/tex]

Step-by-step explanation:

To find the slope perpendicular to this, take the negative reciprocal of the slope. Basically, invert both the fraction and the negative/positive so that 3 becomes -1/3.

Now, using the new slope and the given point, we can find the y-intercept. Plug the 3 known variables into the equation:

[tex]y=mx+b\\-7=(-\frac{1}{3})(9)+b[/tex]

Then, solve for b:

[tex]-7=-3+b\\-4=b\\b=-4\\[/tex]

Finally, with both the slope and the y-intercept, you can write the equation of the line:

[tex]y=-\frac{1}{3}x-4[/tex]

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