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Write an equation of the line that passes through the given points and is perpendicular to the given line 2. (5,-8), y=5/2x +4

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If the line is perpendicular to y=5/2X+4, then the line will the the negative reciprocal of the line. The slope of the new line will be -2/5x. Now plugging in the points in the formula should result in the new line being -2/5x-6
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