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Write the equation of the line that passes through the point

(6, 2) and is perpendicular to a line that passes through the
points (-5, 3) and (-1, -9).
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Answer:

y = x/3

Explanation:

m = (-9-3)/(-1 --5)

= -12/4 = -3

sop = 1/3

(y-y1)= m(x1 - x2)

y-2 = (1/3)(x- 6)

y - 2= x/3 - 2

y=x/3 + 0

y = x/3

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