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2. through: (8,5), perpendicular to y=-1/2x +4

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Perpendicular slope: flip sign and reciprocal = 2
Y = 2x + b
Plug in point (8,5)
5 = 2(8) + b
5 = 16 + b
b = -11
Equation: y= 2x - 11
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