Write an Equation of the Line $y = - \frac { 9 } { 5 } x + 66$

question 131

Multiple Choice

Write an equation of the line. Write the equation in the form x = a, y = b, or y = mx + b.
-Through (-6,8) ; perpendicular to 9 x+5y=66

• A) \(y = - \frac { 9 } { 5 } x + 66\)
• B) \(y = - \frac { 9 } { 5 } x + 8\)
• C) \(y = \frac { 5 } { 9 } x + \frac { 34 } { 3 }\)
• D) \(y = - \frac { 5 } { 9 } x + \frac { 34 } { 3 }\)

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