SOLUTION: What is the equation in standard form of a perpendicular line that passes through (5,1)? y+4=-4(x-2)

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Question 841477: What is the equation in standard form of a perpendicular line that passes through (5,1)?
y+4=-4(x-2)
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) About Me  (Show Source):
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The given equation is in point-slope form. The slope shown is -4. A line perpendicular to it has slope 1%2F4. Using point-slope form, to include your given point, the equation is highlight%28y-1=%281%2F4%29%28x-5%29%29.