Question

identify an equation in point slope form for the line perpendicular to y=5x=2 that passes through (-6,-1)

Answer 1

y=-1/5x-11/5

Explanation:

perpendicular, product of both gradients = -1

hence, slope = -1/5

y=-1/5x+c

sub y=-1, x=-6

-1=-1/5(-6)+c

c = -1-6/5=-11/5

y=-1/5x-11/5