Question

Write an equation of the line perpendicular to the given line that contains P.

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P(5. – 8); y = 5x+4

Answer 1

y = - 1/5x - 7

Explanation:

y = 5x+4. Slope: 5

Slope of the perpendicular line: -1/5

(5,-8)

y - - 8 = - 1/5 (x - 5)

y+8 = -1/5x + 1

y = - 1/5x +1-8

y = - 1/5 x - 7