Question

Write an equation in slope-intercept form of the line perpendicular to y = -1/5 + 1/4 that passes through the point (3, 4).

Answer 1

y=5x-11

Explanation:

If line is perpendicular to another line, the slope is the reciprocal and opposite. So our slope is 5 because the reciprocal opposite of -1/5 is 5.

Using point slope form: y-4=5(x-3)

Simplify: y-4=5x-15

Simplify: y=5x-11

y=5x-11 is the answer

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