Big Ideas Math - Algebra 1, A Common Core Curriculum

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Chapter 4 - Writing Linear Functions - 4.3 - Writing Equations of Parallel and Perpendicular Lines - Exercises - Page 192: 26

Answer

The value of slope is wrong. The correct equation of the line is $y=-3x+7$

Work Step by Step

The given point is $(x_1,y_1)=(4,-5)$. The given equation of the line is $\Rightarrow y=\frac{1}{3}x+5$ Slope of the line is $m=\frac{1}{3}$. Slope of the perpendicular line is $m=-3$. The point-slope form is $\Rightarrow y-y_1=m(x-x_1)$ Substitute $-3$ for $m,4$ for $x_1,$ and $-5$ for $y_1$. $\Rightarrow y-(-5)=-3(x-4)$ Use distributive property. $\Rightarrow y+5=-3x+12$ Subtract $5$ from each side. $\Rightarrow y+5-5=-3x+12-5$ Simplify. $\Rightarrow y=-3x+7$ Hence, the value of slope is wrong. The correct equation of the line is $y=-3x+7$
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