Question

Write an equation of the line containing the point (2,1) and perpendicular to the line 5x – 2y = 3.

Answer 1

So first, you want to isolate your Y. To do this, you must get it alone on ONE SIDE of the equation.

5x - 2y = 3

-5x -5x

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

ANSWER: y = \frac{3-5x}{-2}