SOLUTION: Write an equations of the line containing the given point and perpendicular to the given line. (0,2); 2x+5y=3

Algebra.Com
Question 616687: Write an equations of the line containing the given point and perpendicular to the given line.
(0,2); 2x+5y=3

Answer by scott8148(6628)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
swapping the x and y coefficients, and changing one of the signs; changes the slope to the negative reciprocal (perpendicular)

5x - 2y = ? ___ substitute the given point to find the new constant term

5(0) - 2(2) = -4

5x - 2y = 4

RELATED QUESTIONS

write an equation of the line containing the given point and perpendicular to the given... (answered by solver91311)
write an equation of the line containing the given point and perpendicular to the given... (answered by nerdybill)
write the equation of the line containing the given point and perpendicular to the given... (answered by scott8148)
(6,-6); 9x+7y=8 write an equations of the line containing the given point and... (answered by mananth)
Write an equation of the line containing the given point and perpendicular to the given... (answered by stanbon,ewatrrr)
write an equation of the line containing the given point and perpendicular to the given... (answered by MathLover1)
Write an equation of the line containing the given point and perpendicular to the given... (answered by Fombitz)
Write an equation of the line containing the given point and perpendicular to the given... (answered by richwmiller,nyc_function)
Write an equation of the line containing the given point and parallel to the given line? (answered by Fombitz)