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Write the point-slope form of the line that passes through (-8, 2) and is perpendicular to a line with a slope of -8. Include all of your work in your final answer

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point-slope form: y-y1=m(x-x1)

y-2 = -8(x+8)
y-2 = -8x-64
y = -8x-62

Perpendicular = reciprocal
-8 becomes 1/8
Answer: y = (1/8)x - 62
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