SOLUTION: I need to find the equation of a line through (5,10) and perpendicular to -7x-8y=-4. Write the equation in standard form.

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Question 911439: I need to find the equation of a line through (5,10) and perpendicular to -7x-8y=-4. Write the equation in standard form.
Answer by josgarithmetic(39630) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
The given equation is the same as 7x+8y=4.

Simplify THIS: 8x-7y=8*5-7*10

Study and understand that first, before simplifying.