Find an Equation for the Line with the Given Properties $( 2,2 )$

question 37

Multiple Choice

Find an equation for the line with the given properties.
-Passing through $( 2,2 )$ and perpendicular to the line whose equation is $y = \frac { 1 } { 5 } x + 7$ ; slope-intercept form

• A) \(y = - 5 x + 12\)
• B) \(y = 5 x - 12\)
• C) \(y = - 5 x - 12\)
• D) \(y = - \frac { 1 } { 5 } x - \frac { 12 } { 5 }\)

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