Write an Equation of the Line $y = - \frac { 1 } { 5 } x + \frac { 21 } { 5 }$

question 375

Multiple Choice

Write an equation of the line. Write the equation in the form x = a, y = b, or y = mx + b.
-Through (1,4) ; perpendicular to x-5 y=5

• A) y=-5 x+9
• B) \(y = - \frac { 1 } { 5 } x + \frac { 21 } { 5 }\)
• C) \(y = \frac { 1 } { 5 } x + \frac { 21 } { 5 }\)
• D) y=-5 x+1

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