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Write the equation of the line that perpendicular to y=5/2x + 9/2 that passes through the point (-5,3)​

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Answer:

y = -2/5 x + 1

Explanation:

slope = -2/5

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

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

y - 3 = -2/5 x - 2

y = -2/5 x - 2 + 3

y = -2/5 x + 1

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