SOLUTION: write an equation of the line containing the point (2,1) and perpendicular to the line 5x-2y=3
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Question 897692: write an equation of the line containing the point (2,1) and perpendicular to the line 5x-2y=3
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
The perpendicular line has slope , so you can change the left member of the standard form equation to 2x+5y.
Use the given point to be contained on this perpendicular line to determine the value of the right member: .
Equation for line asked: .
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