SOLUTION: Through the point (2,4) and perpendicular to the line whose equation is x-5y+10=0.

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Question 1163819: Through the point (2,4) and perpendicular to the line whose equation is x-5y+10=0.
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Answer by solver91311(24713) About Me  (Show Source):
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Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Perpendicular to the given equation is 5x%2By%2Bv=0 and to find this v,
5x%2By=5%2A2%2B4, using the required point;
5x%2By=10%2B4
highlight%285x%2By-14=0%29