Write an equation of the line that passes through (1,2) and is parallel to the line y=−5x+4.

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Write the equation of the line which passes through $(1, –2)$ and is perpendicular to the line with equation $5y – x = 1$.

I know that I need to put the equation into slope-intercept form but what is the step that I take after this.

$$y = \frac 1 5 x + \frac 1 5$$

I read something about the negative reciprocal but that isn't working for me.

Also, here are the possible answers:

a. $5x + y = 3$ ANSWER

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