
Alexis L.
asked 10/19/21Write an question of line perpendicular to the given line. X+5y=-25
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Devanshu K. answered 10/20/21
Maths tutor, and English tutor
The above equation can be simplified as
Y=-x/5 -5
Here slope of this line is m1= -1/5
For two perpendicular lines slopes( m1*m2 )=-1
So m2= 5
Now equation of line perpendicular to the said equation will be.
Y= 5x-5

Mark M. answered 10/20/21
Mathematics Teacher - NCLB Highly Qualified
y = (-x/5) + b
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Jon S.
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