Mathematics 4024 · O Level · Perpendicular lines

Perpendicular lines — practice question

The equation for line $L$ is $5y+3x=10$.
(a)[2]

Rewrite $5y+3x=10$ so that $y$ is the subject.

(b)[3]

Line $P$ is perpendicular to line $L$. It also goes through the point $(6,7)$. Find the equation of line $P$.

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