Question

find the equation of the line that goes through the point ( 0 , -3 ) and is perpendicular to the line y= -2/5x + 6

Answer 1

y = 5/2 - 3

Explanation:

y = - 2/5x + 6

Slope: - 2/5 (slope of the perpendicular line: 5/2)

Point (0, -3)

y - - 3 = 5/2(x -0)

y + 3 = 5/2x

y = 5/2x - 3