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Write an equation of the perpendicular bisector of the segment with endpoints

(−1, −5) and (3, −1).
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Answer:

Explanation:

Midpoint of line segment = (1,-3)

Slope of line segment = (-1-(-5))/(3-(-1)) = -3/2

Perpendicular bisector:

y+3 = ⅔(x-1)

y = ⅔x - 11/9

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