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Write an equation in slope-intercept form of the line satisfying the given conditions.

The line passes through (5 ,-8 ) and is perpendicular to the line whose equation is x-2y=7.

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  1. 3 May, 08:48
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    y=-2x+2

    Step-by-step explanation:

    Given line is-

    x-2y=7

    we know,

    equation of line perpendicular to ax+by=c is bx-ay=k

    So, equation of line perpendicular to x-2y=7

    is given by - 2x-y=k

    Now, the line - 2x-y=k passes through (5,-8)

    So, we get

    -2 (5) - (-8) = k

    or, - 10+8=k

    or, - 2=k

    So, k=-2

    Using the k value we get,

    Equation of the line is-

    -2x-y=-2

    multiplying by - 1

    2x+y=2

    or, y=-2x+2

    This is the slope intercept form of the line.
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