(a) If the lines kx - y + 4 = 0 and 2y = 6x + 7 are perpendicular to each other, find the value of k.

(a) 1st equation :

⇒ kx - y + 4 = 0

⇒ y = kx + 4

Slope (s₁) : k

2nd equation :

⇒ 2y = 6x + 7

⇒ y = $\frac{6}{2}x + \frac{7}{2}$

⇒ y = 3x + $\frac{7}{2}$

Slope (s₂) : 3

We know that,

Product of slope of perpendicular lines = -1

⇒ k × 3 = -1

⇒ k = $-\frac{1}{3}$

Hence, k = $-\frac{1}{3}$.

(b) We know that,

Slope of parallel lines are equal.

Slope of line parallel to line 2y = 6x + 7 is 3.

By point-slope form :

⇒ y - y₁ = m(x - x₁)

⇒ y - 1 = 3[x - (-1)]

⇒ y - 1 = 3[x + 1]

⇒ y - 1 = 3x + 3

⇒ y = 3x + 3 + 1

⇒ y = 3x + 4.

Hence, equation of line parallel to 2y = 6x + 7 and passing through (–1, 1) is y = 3x + 4.