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Find the equation of a line perpendicular to line 2y = 5x + 4 which passes through (4, 2).

A.

5y - 2x -18 = 0

B.

5y + 2x - 18 = 0

C.

5y - 2x + 18 = 0

D.

5y + 2x - 2 = 0

Correct answer is B

2y = 5x + 4 (4, 2)

y = 5x2 + 4 comparing with

y = mx + e

m = 52

Since they are perpendicular

m1m2 = -1

m2 = 1m1 = -1

52 = -1 x 25

The equator of the line is thus

y = mn + c (4, 2)

2 = -25(4) + c

21 + 85 = c

c = 185


y = -25x + 185

5y = -2x + 18

or 5y + 2x - 18 = 0