since slopes must be negative reciprocals of each other, the new equation must be
y = -3x + b
(looks like C is the only choice but it is mis-typed.)
but (7,-2) lies on it , so
-2 = -3(7) + b
b = 19
y = -3x + 19
What is the equation of the line that passes through point (7,-2) and is perpendicular to the line y=1/3x+4
A. y=3x+19
B. y=3x-19
C. y=-3x=19
D. y=1/3x+19
E. y=1/3x+2
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