SOLUTION: Write an equation in slope-intercept form (y=mx+b, where m is the slope and b is the y-intercept) of the line that passes through the given point and is perpendicular to the give l

Question 311144: Write an equation in slope-intercept form (y=mx+b, where m is the slope and b is the y-intercept) of the line that passes through the given point and is perpendicular to the give line.
(5, -8); y=5/2x+4
Answer by Fombitz(32388) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Perpendicular lines have negative reciprocal slopes.

Use the point-slope form of a line,

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