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What is the equation, in slope−intercept form, perpendicular to 5x+6y=18 that passes through the point (10, 7)?

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Answer:

y = 3 - 5/6x

Explanation:

5x + 6y = 18

move 5x

6y = 18 - 5x

divide by 6

y = 3 - 5/6x

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