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Passes through (-2,6) and perpendicular to y=2x-5

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Answer:

y=-1/2x + 5

Explanation:

First, since it is perpendicular, you will change the 2x to a fraction form, -1/2x.
Now, input -2(x) and 6(y) into the respective variables.
So, you will get 6=-1/2(-2)+b
6=1
-1 -1
5=b
So, the equation will be y=-1/2x + 5

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