write an equation of the line containing the specified point and perpendicular to the indicated line

Question

(-2,-5), x-2y=3

Answer 1

change it to slope intercept form
y=1/2 x-3/2

now a line parallel is y=mx+b where m=1/2

y= 1/2 x + b Put in your x,y given, and solve for b.

Answer 2

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