Solve the question of and select the option from the choices A through D/E. Check your Answer and view the explanation.
First find the reciprocal of the slope of the given function.
m 2 = − 1 m 1
m 2 = − 2 5
The perpendicular function is:
y = − 2 5 x + c
Now we must find the constant, c, by using the given point that the perpendicular crosses.
5 = − 2 5 ( 2 ) + c
solve for c:
c = 29 5
y = − 2 5 x + 29 5