SOLUTION: Can you please help me with the following problem? The problem asks you to find an equation in slope intercept form with the line with y-intercept 4 and perpendicular to x + 5y

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Question 261141: Can you please help me with the following problem?
The problem asks you to find an equation in slope intercept form with
the line with y-intercept 4 and perpendicular to x + 5y = 7
Any help would be greatly appreciated!

Answer by palanisamy(496) About Me  (Show Source):
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The equation of the given line is x+5y = 7
Its slope = -1/5
The slope of a line perpendicular to this line = 5
Given the y-intercept is 4.
So, the equation of the required line is
y = mx+c
y = 5x+4