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Write the equation of a line that goes through the point (5,10) and is perpendicular to the line

Y = -1/5x + 3

Write the equation of a line that goes through the point (5,10) and is perpendicular-example-1
User Amin Saqi
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Answer:

y-10=-1/5(x-5)

Explanation:

y-y1=m(x-x1)

m=slope

User Rann
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Answer: Well you see, I'm not gonna give u the answer kid. The explanation will help you more

Step-by-step explanation: If a line is perpendicular, then take the negative reciprocal of the slope. After that, use the point slope formula to write the equation

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