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liamklec181
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  • 18-01-2017
  • Mathematics
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write an equation in slope intercept form of a line passing through the point (2,-3) that is perpendicular to a line whose slope is 5

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jumanar01
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  • 18-01-2017

1) find slope. when its perpendicular, It will be a negative reciprocal to the given slope so m1= -1/m1 
m=-1

2) \(y=mx+b\)
    y =-1x+b 
    (-3)=-1(2)+b
     -3=-2+b
       b=-1

3)  y=-1x-1

hope I helped!

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