Answer:
c. y + 1 = -⅕(x - 2)
Step-by-step explanation:
To write the equation in point-slope form, we need to know the slope (m) and coordinates of a point the line passes through.
The equation would be in the form of y - b = m(x - a).
(a, b) = (2, -1)
Since the line is perpendicular to y = 5x + 3, the slope will be the negative reciprocal of 5 which is -⅕
m = -⅕.
Substitute a = 2, b = -1, and m = -⅕ into y - b = m(x - a).
Thus:
y - (-1) = -⅕(x - 2)
y + 1 = -⅕(x - 2)
