SOLUTION: The line passing through (-4, 2) and (2, -3) is perpendicular to the line passing through (a, 5) and (2, -1). Find a.

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Question 894638: The line passing through (-4, 2) and (2, -3) is perpendicular to the line passing through (a, 5) and (2, -1). Find a.
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The line passing through (-4, 2) and (2, -3) is perpendicular to the line passing through (a, 5) and (2, -1). Find a.




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