A line passes through the point (–2, 4), and its y-intercept is (0, –6). What is the equation of the line that is perpendicular to the first line and passes through the point (5, –4)?

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anonymous · Answer

do you know how to find the slope of the first line?

anonymous · Answer

I do not

anonymous · Answer

so slope equals the change in y coordinate divided by the change in x coordinate, or as some people say "rise over run"
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anonymous · Answer

can you calculate the slope of the first line using the two points that you are given?