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Write an equation that is perpendicular and passes through two points. y= -1/5x +9. points are 2, -2

User Finesse
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step 1

Find the slope of the given equation

we have

y= -1/5x +9

the slope is -1/5

step 2

Find the slope of the perpendicular line to the given equation

Remember that

If two lines are perpendicular, then their slopes are opposite reciprocal

so

the slope of the perpendicular line is m=5

step 3

Find the equation of the line in slope intercept form

y=mx+b

we have

m=5

point (2,-2)

substitute

-2=5(2)+b

solve for b

-2=10+b

b=-12

therefore

the equation is

y=5x-12

User Luis De Brito
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