Find the equation of the line that passes through (-2,5) and is perpendicular to the line passing through (-6,(1)/(3)) and (-4,(2)/(5)). Write the equation in slope -intercept form.
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The slope of a line passing through two points (x1, y1) and (x2, y2) is given by the formula: slope = (y2 - y1) / (x2 - x1) Using the given points, we have: slope = (2/5 - 1/3) / (-4 - (-6)) = (6/15 - 5/15) / (-4 + 6) = (1/15) / 2 = Show more…
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