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  • 09-02-2022
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write an equation for a line perpendicular to y = 5x - 4 and passing through the point (15,-1)

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  • 09-02-2022

Answer:

y = -1/5 x + 2

Step-by-step explanation:

y = 5x - 4

m = 5

Slope of perpendicular = -1/5

Equation of perpendicular:

y = mx + b

y = -1/5 x + b

Use point (15, -1) for x and y, and solve for b.

-1 = -1/5(15) + b

-1 = -3 + b

b = 2

Equation of perpendicular:

y = -1/5 x + 2

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