radomes.openskiesproject.org
chleyaprical
chleyaprical chleyaprical
  • 23-07-2016
  • Mathematics
Answered

what is the y-intercept of the equation of the line that is perpendicular to the line y = 3/5x 10 and passes through the point (15, –5)?

Verified Answer :

apologiabiology
apologiabiology apologiabiology
  • 23-07-2016

perpendiculare means the slopes multiply to -1

y=3/5x+10
slope is 3/5
3/5 times what is -1
-5/3 is answer

slope of perpenduclar is-5/3 find y int
y=-5/3+b
point given is (15,-5)
x=15
y=-5

-5=-5/3(15)+b
-5=-25+b
add 25 to both sides
20=b

the yintercept is y=20 or the oint (0,20)

Answer Link

Related Questions

Differentiate the following fxaxbcxd
All of the following is true about the Whiskey Rebellion EXCEPT A resulted in a widespread loss of life B was sparked by an excise tax on whiskey C proved that
Karen bought 3 pounds of cheese to serve at a picnic How many ounces of cheese did Karen buy
A a pizza shop plans on selling 115 pizzas daily for delivery For every 15 customers who eat in the restaurant an additional four pizzas will be sold Write an e
The symbol for a radioactive nuclide is 13156Ba Which statement is correct A The atomic number of the radioactive nuclide is 75 B The mass number of the radioac
A photos color intensity can be modified by changing the brightness and content
Now complete the following conversations Do you want me to post that letter for you NO
Exercise benefits the cardiovascular system a True b False
which five states were added to the United States are a result of the Northwest Ordinance of 1787
students learning life skills in eassy paragraph