Equation of a Perpendicular Line

Equation of a Perpendicular Line

The line \(\frac{x}{3}+\frac{y}{4}=1\) cuts the \(x\)-axis at \(A\) and the \(y\)-axis at \(B\). Find

  1. the coordinates of \(A\) and of \(B\).
  2. the equation of the line that passes through the point \(\left( 5,-7 \right)\) and is perpendicular to \(AB\).

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Answer:(a) \(A=(3,0)\), \(B=(0,4)\) (b) \(y=\frac34x-\frac{43}{4}\)

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