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Write the slope-intercept equation of the function f whose graph satisfies the given conditions.

The graph of f passes through (-8,7) and is perpendicular to the line that has an x-intercept of 2 and a y-intercept of -4

The equation of the perpendicular line is y=
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First you use the point-slope form to find the y-intercept, and the slope would be the negative reciprocal. Point-Slope Form-y-y1=m(x-x2).-Plug in the 7 in for y1 and the -8 in for x2 (Remember 2 negatives make a positive.Then add y1 to mx-mx2 and you will get y=mx+b
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