Write the Equation of a Line Through the Point

question 12

Multiple Choice

Write the equation of a line through the point (-1,2) and perpendicular to the line with equation 2 x-3 y-5=0 . Write the equation in the general form.

• A) 2 x+3 y+8=0
• B) 3 x+2 y+2=0
• C) 2 x-3 y+8=0
• D) 3 x+2 y-1=0
• E) 2 x-3 y-5=0

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Definitions:

Granitic Intrusion

The forced entry of magma composed mainly of quartz and feldspar into surrounding rock, cooling and solidifying to form granite.

Salt Dome

A type of geological structure formed when a thick bed of evaporite minerals (mainly salt) found at depth intrudes vertically into surrounding rock layers.

Volcanic Conduit

A pipe-like structure through which magma moves from a magma chamber to the Earth's surface.

Diamond Pipe

A steep, cylindrical- to funnel-shaped volcanic conduit that contains diamonds dispersed in an igneous rock; synonym kimberlite pipe.