Intermediate Algebra (6th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0321785045
ISBN 13: 978-0-32178-504-6

Chapter 3 - Section 3.5 - Equations of Lines - Exercise Set - Page 173: 70

Answer

$y=-\frac{1}{2}x+\frac{13}{2}$

Work Step by Step

$y=2x-8$ $m=-\frac{1}{2}$ The slope of a perpendicular line is the opposite reciprocal of the original slope. $5=-\frac{1}{2}(3)+b$ $5=-\frac{3}{2}+b$ $\frac{13}{2}=b$ $y=-\frac{1}{2}x+\frac{13}{2}$
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