find the equation of the line that goes through the point ( 0 , -3 ) and is perpendicular to the line y= -2/5x + 6

Jea asked May 21, 2022

526,140 views

28 votes

Jea asked May 21, 2022

by Jea

2.9k points

Your comment on this question:

Email me at this address if a comment is added after mine:Email me if a comment is added after mine

Privacy: Your email address will only be used for sending these notifications.

Email me at this address if my answer is selected or commented on:Email me if my answer is selected or commented on

Privacy: Your email address will only be used for sending these notifications.

22 votes

Answer:

y = 5/2 - 3

Explanation:

y = - 2/5x + 6

Slope: - 2/5 (slope of the perpendicular line: 5/2)

Point (0, -3)

y - - 3 = 5/2(x -0)

y + 3 = 5/2x

y = 5/2x - 3

Miguelangel answered May 25, 2022

2.8k points

Email me at this address if a comment is added after mine:Email me if a comment is added after mine

Privacy: Your email address will only be used for sending these notifications.

Welcome to QAmmunity.org, where you can ask questions and receive answers from other members of our community.

1.6m questions

2.0m answers