SOLUTION: What is the equation of the line that is perpendicular to the linear graph of y=−23x+5and passes through the point (0, –2)?

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Question 874517: What is the equation of the line that is perpendicular to the linear graph of y=−23x+5and passes through the point (0, –2)?
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) About Me  (Show Source):
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Given equation has slope -23. A line perpendicular has slope (1/23). The y intercept for the line you want to find is given, b=-2, if using the typical general model for slope-intercept form.

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