A straight line passes through the point (0, 6) and is perpendicular to y = 4x - 5. Find the equation of this line, giving your answer in the form y = mx + c .

perpendicular so the gradient is -1/4
y= -1/4x +CSub in the coordinate (0,6)
6 = -1/4 (0) +C
C=6y=-1/4x +6

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