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Write an equation perpendicular to y= 5x+2 that goes through the point (-10,-3). I am learning about how to solve systems of equations by either substitution or elimination.

Verified Answer :

The slope of the line \(y=5x+2\) is 5. Any line perpendicular to this would have slope \(-\dfrac15\). Since you know a point that the perpendicular line passes through, you can use the point-slope form to find the equation of the perpendicular line.

\(y-(-3)=-\dfrac15(x-(-10))\implies y+3=-\dfrac15x-2\implies y=-\dfrac15x-5\)