SOLUTION: My question reads: Write the slope-intercept form of the equation of the line passing through the point (-2,4) and perpendicular to the line y=5x-2. Would I solve the equation by

Question 425728: My question reads: Write the slope-intercept form of the equation of the line passing through the point (-2,4) and perpendicular to the line y=5x-2. Would I solve the equation by writing the equation as y-4=5(x+2)?
Answer by scott8148(6628) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
the given line is in slope-intercept form , with the slope being 5

perpendicular lines have slopes which are negative reciprocals ___ so the slope of the new line is -1/5

put -1/5 in your point-slope solution equation in place of the 5
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