SOLUTION: find the equation of the line that passes through the point (8,9) and is parallel to the line 4y = 5x -12

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Question 1031774: find the equation of the line that passes through the point (8,9) and is parallel to the line 4y = 5x -12
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) About Me  (Show Source):
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y=5x%2F4-3 so perpendicular would need slope -4%2F5.

You would want y-9=-%284%2F5%29%28x-8%29; and adjust form as needed.