Find an Equation of the Line in General Form That

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Multiple Choice

Find an equation of the line in general form that passes through the point (5, 2) and is perpendicular to the line 8x + 3y - 4 = 0.

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Hawthorne

Refers to Nathaniel Hawthorne, an American novelist and short story writer known for his novels "The Scarlet Letter" and "The House of the Seven Gables."

Melville

Herman Melville was an American novelist, short story writer, and poet best known for his novel "Moby Dick," which explores complex themes including humanity's struggle against nature.

Moby Dick

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Whaling Industry

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