Question

Write the equation of the line perpendicular to the line y = -5/7x + 12/7 and containing the point (5,2). Write your answer in slope-intercept form.

Answer 1

y = 7x/5 - 5

Explanation:

m = 7/5

y - 2 = 7/5(x - 5)

y - 2 = 7x/5 - 7

y = 7x/5 - 5