Yefim S. answered • 09/25/22
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y = -1/5(x - 3) - 1; y = - 1/5 x - 2/5
Stella B.
asked • 09/25/22Geometry Equation of line
Write the equation of the line that is pependicular to y=5x+1 that passes through the point (3,-1).
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A hint: Can you find the slope that the line must have to be perpendicular?
A second hint: Once you know the slope of the line, you also know that it must pass through (3,-1). How do you find the equation of the line, if you already know it's slope and a point that it passes through?
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