SOLUTION: Line n contains (2,5) and is perpendicular to the line 2x-2y=-3. what is the equation of line n in the slope intercept form?

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Question 934267: Line n contains (2,5) and is perpendicular to the line 2x-2y=-3. what is the equation of line n in the slope intercept form?
Answer by josgarithmetic(39616) About Me  (Show Source):
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The perpendicular line n is something like 2x+2y=c and this line n is given to contain (2,5). Use this point to find c.

2%2A2%2B2%2A5=c
4%2B10=c
c=14

Line n is 2x%2B2y=14, simplifying to highlight%28x%2By=7%29.