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Write the equation of a line that passes through the given point and is perpendicular to the given line (6,12) and y=5x+3

User Maxim Samburskiy
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Answer:

y = -1/5x + 13.2

Explanation:

y = -1/5x + b

12 = -1/5(6) + b

12 = -6/5 + b

13.2 = b

y = -1/5x + 13.2

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