SOLUTION: Find the equation of the line through point (−5,5) and perpendicular to y=59x−4. Use a forward slash (i.e. "/") for fractions (e.g. 1/2 for 12).and the next problem is Find the

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Question 1183225: Find the equation of the line through point (−5,5) and perpendicular to y=59x−4. Use a forward slash (i.e. "/") for fractions (e.g. 1/2 for 12).and the next problem is Find the equation of the line through point (−1,2) and perpendicular to x+3y=3. Use a forward slash (i.e. "/") for fractions (e.g. 1/2 for 12).
Found 2 solutions by josgarithmetic, MathTherapy:
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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equation of the line through point (−5,5) and perpendicular to y=59x−4. Use a forward slash (i.e. "/") for fractions (e.g. 1/2 for 12).and
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Negative reciprocal of coefficient on x term, because asked for "perpendicular" line.




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Answer by MathTherapy(10552)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Find the equation of the line through point (−5,5) and perpendicular to y=59x−4. Use a forward slash (i.e. "/") for fractions (e.g. 1/2 for 12).and the next problem is Find the equation of the line through point (−1,2) and perpendicular to x+3y=3. Use a forward slash (i.e. "/") for fractions (e.g. 1/2 for 12).
. He's WRONG, so: 



 ------ Switching coordinates, negating NEW y coordinate, and equating to a constant, 

                            calculated using the coordinates of the requested equation



Same concept applies to the 2nd equation that's being sought. 

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