SOLUTION: find the equation of the line passing through the point(7,-2) and parallel to the line y=5. and perpendicular to the line y= 5

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Question 208471: find the equation of the line passing through the point(7,-2) and parallel to the line y=5. and perpendicular to the line y= 5
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
(1-y)/(1+y) = 2/3
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Cross-multiply to get:
3(1-y) = 2(1+y)
3-3y = 2 + 2y
5y = 1
y = 1/5
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Cheers,
Stan H.