Find the equation of the line with the given properties. express the equation in general form or slope-intercept form. Perpendicular to the line 5x+y=-14; contains the point (-5,10)

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anonymous · Answer

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anonymous · Answer

y=-5x-14?

ipwnbunnies · Answer

Yes, that's the equation of the given line.

ipwnbunnies · Answer

The slope of the perpendicular line is:
$$m(perpendicular) = \frac{ -1 }{ m }$$

ipwnbunnies · Answer

Then, use point-slope form to get the equation of the line perpendicular to the given line.

anonymous · Answer

see i think thats why i was confused about point slope form lol

anonymous · Answer

y=-1/5x+9 ?

anonymous · Answer

wait...no.. the two negatives in the fraction cancel out right?

ipwnbunnies · Answer

Right, the slope of the perp. line should be (1/5)

anonymous · Answer

so it would be y=1/5x+11

ipwnbunnies · Answer

(y-10) = (1/5)(x + 5)

Yes, you're right. ^ I was writing it out for myself lol.

anonymous · Answer

YAY! thanks! =)