Question

What is an equation of the line that passes through the point (5,-8) and is

perpendicular to the line 5x – 4y = 16?

Answer 1

Explanation:

-4y = -5x + 16

4y = 5x - 16

y = 5/4x - 4

perp. -4/5

y + 8 = -4/5(x - 5)

y + 8 = -4/5x + 5

y = -4/5x - 3