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** HELP ASAP** write an equation in slope intercept form of the line perpendicular to the graph of 5x-2y=7 that passes through (3,-2)

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Explanation:

5x-2y=7 -> slope of this line is 5/2

this means the slope of the perpendicular is -2/5.

using pt slope form,

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

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