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Write an equation for a line perpendicular to y=5x+2 and passing through the point (-10,3)

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Explanation:

The perpendicular line *always* has a slope of the negative reciprocal. Your given line has a slope of -5, so the perpendicular slope is -1/(-5) = 1/5.

Use the point-slope form of a general line to find the equation.

(y - y_1) = m * (x - x_1)

y - 7 = (1/5) * (x - 15)

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