SOLUTION: find the equation in slope-intercept format that is perpendicular to the line. 2y-5x+5=0

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Question 244976: find the equation in slope-intercept format that is perpendicular to the line. 2y-5x+5=0
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find the equation in slope-intercept format that is perpendicular to the line. 2y-5x+5=0
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The slope of the line is +5/2
The slope of lines perpendicular is the negative inverse, -2/5
y = (-2/5)x + b (where b can be any value) is perpendicular.