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Choose the linear equation that is perpendicular to the equation y=2x+5.

Choose the linear equation that is perpendicular to the equation y=2x+5.-example-1
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Answer:

B) y=-1/2x-8

Explanation:

the slope of the perpendicular equation would be the negative reciprical of the slope provided.

the negative recirpical of 2x is -1/2x, thus the answer is b

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