I need help simplifying this equation

Agiven line has the equation 2x + 12y = −1. what is the equation, in slope-intercept form, of the line that is perpendicular to the given line and passes through the point (0, 9)? y = ( )x + 9

What two criteria are needed for triangles to be similar

The first floor of marcus’ house is 1,440 square feet. he will cover 1,033 square feet with wood and the rest with tile. a box of tiles will cover 11 square feet. how many boxes of tile does marcus need to buy to cover the floor?