SOLUTION: The equation of a straight line AC is 2y=-3x+6. Given the point A(-2,6) and AB:BC = 2:5. Find the equation of straight line that passes through point B and perpendicular to line AC

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Question 1172160: The equation of a straight line AC is 2y=-3x+6. Given the point A(-2,6) and AB:BC = 2:5. Find the equation of straight line that passes through point B and perpendicular to line AC.
Answer by greenestamps(13200) About Me  (Show Source):
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Insufficient information....

We know the coordinates of point A; we know B and C are SOMEWHERE on the line 2y=-3x+6; and we know AB:BC = 2:5.

But there is nothing that fixes either point B or point C; so it is not possible to answer the question.