Find the equation of the line that contains the given point and is perpendicular to the given line. Write the equation in slope-intercept form, if possible. (5,1);y=-5/2x+3

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Find the equation of the line that contains the given point and is perpendicular to the given line. Write the equation in slope-intercept form, if possible. (5,1);y=-5/2x+3

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Answer:

b. y=2/5x-1

Explanation:

the slope is just the opposite and then if you draw the line, then the y intercept is -1

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