Mathematics 0580 · IGCSE · Perpendicular lines

Perpendicular lines — practice question

Line L has equation $y=-\frac12x+7$.
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Find an equation of the line that is perpendicular to line L and passes through the point (3,5). Give your answer in the form $y=mx+c$.

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