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Find the equation of the line passing through the point (-2,5)

that is perpendicular to the line 6x + 2y = 8.

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Answer:

y = 1/3x + 17/3

Explanation:

6x + 2y = 8

2y = -6x + 8

y = -3x + 4

y = 1/3x + b

5 = 1/3(-2) + b

5 = -2/3 + b

17/3

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