Answer:
y = -1/5 x + 2
Step-by-step explanation:
y = 5x - 4
m = 5
Slope of perpendicular = -1/5
Equation of perpendicular:
y = mx + b
y = -1/5 x + b
Use point (15, -1) for x and y, and solve for b.
-1 = -1/5(15) + b
-1 = -3 + b
b = 2
Equation of perpendicular:
y = -1/5 x + 2
