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Write an equation of the line that passes through (3,8) and is perpendicular to the line y=5x−4
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Write an equation of the line that passes through (3,8) and is perpendicular to the line y=5x−4

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Answer: Y=-1/5+43/5

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Y=-1/5+43/5 is the perpendicular equation

Y=mx+b Substitute
8=-1/5(3)+b Multiply by 3
8=-3/5+b Add 3/5 in both sides
43/5=b
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