Question

Write an equation of the line containing the point (2,1) and perpendicular to the line 5x – 2y = 3.

Answer 1

So first, you want to isolate your Y. To do this, you must get it alone on ONE SIDE of the equation.

5x - 2y = 3

-5x         -5x

$\frac{-2y}{-2}$ = $\frac{3-5x}{-2}$

 

ANSWER: y = \frac{3-5x}{-2}