Write an Equation for the Line Described $5 x - 9 y = - 20$

question 151

Multiple Choice

Write an equation for the line described. Write the equation in the form specified.
-perpendicular to $5 x - 9 y = - 20$ , through $( 5 , - 5 )$ ; standard form

• A) \(5 x + 9 y = - 20\)
• B) \(9 x - 5 y = 20\)
• C) \(9 x + 5 y = 20\)
• D) \(5 x + 9 = 5\)

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