Find the equation of the line that passes through the point (7,-8) and is perpendicular to the line y=1/8x-2

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Answer:

y=-8x+48

Explanation:

Slope is -8 because perpendicular slopes are negative reciprocals

Plug it in:

-8=7(-8)+b

48=b

Tanker answered Jan 26, 2021

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