SOLUTION: write the equation of a line containing the given point and perpendicular to the given line. (4,-8); 4x+7y=5 The equation of the line is Y=

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Question 451057: write the equation of a line containing the given point and perpendicular to the given line. (4,-8); 4x+7y=5
The equation of the line is Y=

Answer by robertb(5830) About Me  (Show Source):
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The equation of the line must take the form 7x - 4y = c, where c is an undetermined coefficient. To find c, use the coordinates of the given point.
7*4 - 4*(-8) = 28 + 32 = 60.
Hence the equation is 7x - 4y = 60.