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

Question

y = −3x + 1

A.	3x + y = 1
	B.	y = 1/3x
	C.	y = −3x
	D.	−3y = −x + 1

isn't the answer to this B, since the negative reciprocal of -3x is 1/3?

Steve · Answer

D also has slope 1/3, but the given point does indeed lie on line B.

Kuai · Answer

Right

caduceus · Answer

thank you both! :)

Reiny · Answer

I agree, B is the correct choice.