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Find an equation for the line perpendicular to =−3/2x+5 with y-intercept(0, -15).

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Answer:

y = 2x/3 - 15

Explanation:

Step 1: Find slope of perpendicular line

Take the negative reciprocal of the other line

m = 2x/3

Step 2: Rewrite equation (You already found b because it gave you y-int)

y = 2x/3 - 15

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