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Write the equation of the line perpendicular to 7y - 35x = 21 that passes through the point (10,-8).

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Answer:

y = -1/5x - 6

Explanation:

7y - 35x = 21 7y = 35x + 21 y = 5x + 3

y = -1/5x + b

-8 = -1/5(10) + b

-8 = -2 + b

-6 = b

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