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35. Given a line with equation 5x+2y=6, write an equation in point-slope form of the line perpendicular to the given line through the point (4, -4).
5x+2y=6
5x -5x +2y=6 -5x
2y/2 = (-5x + 6)/2
y = -5/2x +3
y−y0=m(x−x0) m = 2/5
y - (-4) = 2/5(x - 4)
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Answer by josgarithmetic(39620) About Me  (Show Source):
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Given line 5x+2y=6

Line perpendicular to given line has slope negative reciprocal of that of given line.
2y=-5x%2B6
y=-5x%2F2%2B3
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Given line, slope -5%2F2.

Slope for a line perpendicular to given line is 2%2F5.

The perpendicular line goes through (4,-4).
Equation for it is highlight%28y-%28-4%29=%282%2F5%29%28x-4%29%29
OR highlight%28y%2B4=%282%2F5%29%28x-4%29%29.

Answer by MathTherapy(10555) About Me  (Show Source):
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Just looking for a check to make sure I'm on the right track. Thanks
35. Given a line with equation 5x+2y=6, write an equation in point-slope form of the line perpendicular to the given line through the point (4, -4).
5x+2y=6
5x -5x +2y=6 -5x
2y/2 = (-5x + 6)/2
y = -5/2x +3
y−y0=m(x−x0) m = 2/5
y - (-4) = 2/5(x - 4)
Yes, you are on the right track!!

Great job!!