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Write the equation 8x - 3y = -7 that passes through the point (-8,2).

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Explanation:

Find the slope of this line

-3y=8x+16

Divide by -3

y=-2 2/3 x-5.33

Compare this equation with y=mx+b

slope m =-2.67

The slope of a line perpendicular to the above line will be the negative reciprocal 0.38

m1*m2=-1

The slope of the required line will be 0.38 0.38 = 0.38

m=0.38 ,point(-3,-15)

Find b by plugging the values of m & the point in

y=mx+b

-15=-1.13+b

b=-13.88

m=0.38

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