SOLUTION: write an equation in slope intercept form of the line satisfying the given conditions. perpendicular to the line y=1/5x+6 containing the points (2,-3)

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Question 974358: write an equation in slope intercept form of the line satisfying the given conditions. perpendicular to the line y=1/5x+6 containing the points (2,-3)
Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
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Perpendicular lines have slopes that are negative reciprocal.
%281%2F5%29%2Am%5B2%5D=-1
m%5B2%5D=-5
Then using the point-slope form,
y-%28-3%29=-5%28x-2%29
y%2B3=-5x%2B10
y=-5x%2B7
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