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Answer:

y = 5/4x + 2

Explanation:

First, we convert 4x + 5y = 15 to slope intercept form (y=mx+b):

5y = -4x + 15

Divide both sides by five

y = -4/5 (x) + 3

The slope is -4/5

A perpendicular slope is the negative reciprocal of the other line. To find the negative reciprocal, you switch the numerator and denominator and switch the sign.

Slope = 5/4

Plug the slope and (-4, -3) into the slope-intercept form:

-3 = ( 5/4 · -4 ) + b

Isolate b (the y-intercept):

-3 = -5 + b

b = 2

y = 5/4x + 2

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Answer: y = (5x/4) + 2

Explanation:

HELP ASAP NEEDS TO BE DONE BY TONIGHT-example-1
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