What is an equation of the line that passes through the point (4, –3) and is perpendicular to the line 4x + y = 3?

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### Problem Statement:

**Question:**
What is an equation of the line that passes through the point \( (4, -3) \) and is perpendicular to the line \(4x + y = 3\)?

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Please ensure to solve the problem by determining the slope of the line perpendicular to the given line, then using the point-slope form of the equation of a line.

(Note: This description is intended for users of an educational website learning about the equations of lines in coordinate geometry.)
Transcribed Image Text:### Problem Statement: **Question:** What is an equation of the line that passes through the point \( (4, -3) \) and is perpendicular to the line \(4x + y = 3\)? ### Answer Submission: - Input your answer in the text box provided below. - Once you have your answer, click on the "Submit Answer" button to check if your solution is correct. - You have **two attempts** to answer this question. **Visual Aid:** - There is no graphical representation provided in this question. **Answer Box:** An input box is available where you can write the equation of the line that meets the specified conditions. **Submission Information:** - After entering your answer, click the "Submit Answer" button situated to the right of the input box. **Attempts:** - This is attempt **1 out of 2**. Please ensure to solve the problem by determining the slope of the line perpendicular to the given line, then using the point-slope form of the equation of a line. (Note: This description is intended for users of an educational website learning about the equations of lines in coordinate geometry.)
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