Find an Equation for the Line with the Given Properties $y = \frac { 1 } { 5 } x + 6 ;$

question 231

Multiple Choice

Find an equation for the line with the given properties.
-Perpendicular to the line $y = \frac { 1 } { 5 } x + 6 ;$ containing the point $( 2 , - 2 )$

• A) \(y = - \frac { 1 } { 5 } x - \frac { 8 } { 5 }\)
• B) \(y = 5 x - 8\)
• C) \(y = - 5 x + 8\)
• D) \(y = - 5 x - 8\)

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Partial Reinforcer

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