SOLUTION: Write an equation of line perpendicular to y=5x-1 through (10,-4)

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Question 347309: Write an equation of line perpendicular to y=5x-1 through (10,-4)
Answer by scott8148(6628)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
perpendicular means that the new slope (m) is the negative-reciprocal of the original slope

y = (-1/5)x + b

plug in the x and y values of the given point to find the new y-intercept (b)

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