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What is the equation of the line that is perpendicular to and has the same y-intercept as the given line

What is the equation of the line that is perpendicular to and has the same y-intercept-example-1
User Hereiam
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Answer:

C.

Explanation:

Just took the test

User Takashi
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Answer:

y = 5x + 1

Explanation:

Visually you can see the slope is -1/5, perpendicular just means opposite inverse so -1/5 becomes 5. Line crosses the y-intercept at point (0, 1).

y = mx + b

y = 5x + 1

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