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Which equation represents a line that is perpendicular to the line shown in the graph? (-5,6) (5,2)

Which equation represents a line that is perpendicular to the line shown in the graph-example-1
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Answer:

Y=5/2x-3

Explanation:

The equation's slope is -4/10, which simplifies to -2/5. The reciprical of this, 5/2, is the slope of a perpendicular line. The first possibility you commented is the only one to have this slope.

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