Math Problem Statement

2x+6y−7=0

Solution

Given the line equation 2x+6y7=02x + 6y - 7 = 0, we can find its slope, and then find the slope of a line perpendicular to it. The process involves the following steps:

Step 1: Determine the slope of the given line

First, rewrite the given equation in the slope-intercept form y=mx+by = mx + b:

2x+6y7=02x + 6y - 7 = 0 6y=2x+76y = -2x + 7 y=13x+76y = -\frac{1}{3}x + \frac{7}{6}

From the equation y=13x+76y = -\frac{1}{3}x + \frac{7}{6}, we can see that the slope (mm) of the given line is 13-\frac{1}{3}.

Step 2: Determine the slope of the perpendicular line

The slope of a line perpendicular to another line is the negative reciprocal of the original slope. Therefore, the slope of the line perpendicular to the given line is: m\perpendicular=(13)1=3m_{\perpendicular} = -\left(-\frac{1}{3}\right)^{-1} = 3

Step 3: Determine the equation of the perpendicular line

We need the equation of a line with slope 33 that passes through the point C(54,34)C\left(\frac{5}{4}, \frac{3}{4}\right).

Using the point-slope form of the equation of a line: yy1=m(xx1)y - y_1 = m(x - x_1)

Substitute y1=34y_1 = \frac{3}{4}, x1=54x_1 = \frac{5}{4}, and m=3m = 3: y34=3(x54)y - \frac{3}{4} = 3\left(x - \frac{5}{4}\right)

Step 4: Simplify the equation

y34=3x154y - \frac{3}{4} = 3x - \frac{15}{4} y=3x154+34y = 3x - \frac{15}{4} + \frac{3}{4} y=3x124y = 3x - \frac{12}{4} y=3x3y = 3x - 3

Thus, the equation of the line perpendicular to 2x+6y7=02x + 6y - 7 = 0 and passing through C(54,34)C\left(\frac{5}{4}, \frac{3}{4}\right) is: y=3x3y = 3x - 3

Would you like further details or have any questions?

Here are some questions you might consider next:

  1. How do you convert a linear equation from general form to slope-intercept form?
  2. What is the point-slope form of a linear equation?
  3. How can you find the coordinates of a point dividing a segment in a given ratio?
  4. What are the properties of perpendicular lines in coordinate geometry?
  5. How do you verify if two lines are perpendicular?

Tip: When working with equations of lines, always ensure to simplify and convert them into a familiar form (such as slope-intercept form) for easier interpretation and manipulation.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Coordinate Geometry
Equations of Lines
Slope

Formulas

Point-slope form of a line equation

Theorems

Perpendicular lines theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 10-12