Question

Find the equation of the line passing through the point

(2, 1) and perpendicular to the line y= 5x– 3.

Answer 1

y = -1/5x + 7/5

Explanation:

The perpendicular line has the opposite slope.

5 = -1/5

y = -1/5x + b

1 = -1/5(2) + b

1 = -2/5 + b

7/5 = b