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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caylus
Hello,

Slope of the first line= (-6-4)/(0+2)=-5
Slope of the perpendicular=1/5

==>y+4=1/5(x-5)==>y=x/5-5