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What is the slope-intercept form of an equation of a line perpendicular to y=2x−3 and passing through the point (5,−1)?

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Answer:

y=-2x+9

Explanation:

1. Make m value opposite of og m value.

2. Then plug in variables x and y into the equation

3. Solve for b

-1 = -2(5) + b

9 = b

4. You have the answer

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