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If y = mx + b is the equation of a line perpendicular to the line y = 5x – 2, what is the value of m?

If y = mx + b is the equation of a line perpendicular to the line y = 5x – 2, what-example-1
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Answer:

A.) -1/5 i hope this helps! :)

Explanation:

y = mx + b

y = 5x - 2

the perpindicular line to y = 5x - 2

you have to flip the 5x to be a negative and flip it to 1 over 5

y = -1/5x - 2 is perpendicular to the line y = 5x - 2

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Answer:

A

Explanation:

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