SOLUTION: equation of a line parallel to the given line and passing through the given point; y=-5x-1;(5,9). equation of a line perpendicular to the given line and passing through the given

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Question 1068097: equation of a line parallel to the given line and passing through the given point;
y=-5x-1;(5,9).
equation of a line perpendicular to the given line and passing through the given point; y=5x-1; (5,9)

Answer by Fombitz(32388)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Parallel lines have identical slopes.

Use the point to find ,



So,

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Perpendicular lines have slopes that are negative reciprocals



Use the point to find ,




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