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3. What is the equation in slope intercept

form of the line that passes through the
point (2,-2) and is perpendicular to the
line y =2/5x+2
A.
y= 2/5x - 7

B.
y=-2/5x+7

C.
y=5/2x-3

D.
y=-5/2x+3

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Answer:

A

Explanation:

If you plug in (2, -2) to each one, you would get -2= 5/2(2)-7

5/2 = 2.5 and 2.5 x 2 = 5, 5-7 does in fact equal the Y which is -2

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