Write an Equation of the Line Satisfying the Given Conditions $y=-\frac{1}{4} x+5$

question 33

Multiple Choice

Write an equation of the line satisfying the given conditions. Write the answer inslope-intercept form. The line is perpendicular to the line defined by y = 4x - 8 and passes through the point(8, 3) .

• A) \( y=-\frac{1}{4} x+5 \)
• B) \( y=\frac{1}{4} x+5 \)
• C) \( y=-\frac{1}{4} x-5 \)
• D) \( y=-4 x-5 \)

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