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Find the equation of the line that passes through (-2,5) and is perpendicular to the line passing through (-6,1/2) and (-4,2/3). Write the equation in slope intercept form.

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let's keep in mind that perpendicular lines have negative reciprocal slopes, hmmmmm what's the slope of the line through (-6,1/2) and (-4,2/3) anyway?



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so we're really looking for the equation of a line whose slope is -12 and runs through -2,5.



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