The equation of line LM is y = 5x + 4. Write an equation of a line perpendicular to line LM in slope-intercept form that contains point (−3, 2).

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Harmonickey · Answer 1 · 2016-07-14T11:36:42+0000

the equation would be y-2=(-1/5)(x+3) because perpendicular lines have opposite sign reciprocal slopes. the equation for slope intercept is
y-y1=m(x-x1) so you plug in the point & the new slope

The equation of line LM is y = 5x + 4. Write an equation of a line perpendicular to line LM in slope-intercept form that contains point (−3, 2).

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