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write an equation in slope intercept form of a line passing through the point (2,-3) that is perpendicular to a line whose slope is 5

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1) find slope. when its perpendicular, It will be a negative reciprocal to the given slope so m1= -1/m1
m=-1

2)
y=mx+b
y =-1x+b
(-3)=-1(2)+b
-3=-2+b
b=-1

3) y=-1x-1

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