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I'm having an issue with a perpendicular line equation ​

I'm having an issue with a perpendicular line equation ​-example-1
User Aogan
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Answer:

Explanation:

y =
(5)/(6) x - 12

m =
(5)/(6)

( - 1, 2 )

y - 2 =
(5)/(6) ( x - ( - 1 ))

Equation of the ║ line is y =
(5)/(6) x +
(17)/(6)

Slope of the perpendicular line is ( -
(6)/(5) )

y - 2 = -
(6)/(5) ( x - ( - 1 ))

Equation of the ⊥ line is y = -
(6)/(5) x +
(4)/(5)

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