the given line has slope -2/3
so your perpendicular line has slope 3/2
new line must be y = (3/2)x + b
passing through (-4,3)
3 = (3/2)(-4) + b
b = 3 + 12/2 = 9
new line: y = (3/2)x + 9
write a equation of a line that is perpendicular to y=-2/3-5 and goes through -4,3
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