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Write an equation in standard form for a line that is perpendicular to the line with an equation of y = 3x —5 that passes through the point (8, 5).

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Answer:

x + 3y = 23

Explanation:

m = -1/3, find 'b'

5 = -1/3(8) + b

15/3 = -8/3 + b

23/3 = b

y = -1/3x + 23/3

multiply each side by 3 to get:

3y = -x + 23

x + 3y = 23

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