A straight line L₁ whose equation is y = 3 - 4x meets the y axis at K. a) Find the coordinates of K. b)Hence find the...

A straight line L₁ whose equation is y = 3 - 4x meets the y axis at K.

a) Find the coordinates of K.

b)Hence find the equation of a straight line L₂ perpendicular to L₁ and passes through K in the form ax + by + c = 0.

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maurice.mutuku answered the question on August 26, 2019 at 13:46

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