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Write an equation in slope-intercept form that passes through (5, -8) and runs perpendicular to y = 5/2x + 4

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y= (-2/5)x-6

Explanation:

the slope of the line perpendicular the the given line is found by the formula m1.m2= -1 hence m2= -2/5

using the slope-intercept form

y+8= -2/5(x-5) y= (-2/5)x-6

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