SOLUTION: Create the equation of the line that is perpendicular to the line that goes between the points (-5,0) and (0,8).

SOLUTION: Create the equation of the line that is perpendicular to the line that goes between the points (-5,0) and (0,8).

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Question 545570: Create the equation of the line that is perpendicular to the line that goes between the points (-5,0) and (0,8).
Answer by jerryguo41(197) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
1) Find Slope

2) Flip the Slope then add a Negative Sign
Flipped
3)y=mx+b Plug in for m

4) If you need the equation to plug into a point then just substitute x and y in the equation to find b. b is also where the line touches the y axis.
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