SOLUTION: Write the equation of a line perpendicular to the given line but passing through the given point. y=4x-1 and that passes through the point (-3,5)

Question 1135596: Write the equation of a line perpendicular to the given line but passing through the given point. y=4x-1 and that passes through the point (-3,5)

Answer by Boreal(15235) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
The slope of the given line is 4, so the slope of the perpendicular line is the negative reciprocal, or -1/4
point slope formula is y-y1=m(x-x1), m slope and (x1, y1) point
y-5=(-1/4)(x+3), watch signs
y-5=-(1/4)x-3/4
y=(-1/4)x+4.25 or 17/4

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