SOLUTION: Write an equation ​(a) in​ slope-intercept form and ​(b) in standard form for the line passing through ​(1​,8​) and perpendicular to 2x+5y=1.

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Question 1070100: Write an equation ​(a) in​ slope-intercept form and ​(b) in standard form for the line passing through ​(1​,8​) and perpendicular to 2x+5y=1.
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
5x-2y=5%2A1%2B2%2A8
Simplify that and it will be the standard form you want. Solve for y in terms of x and you will have the slope-intercept form.