Find the equation of the line in the form y=mx+c, which passes through the midpoint of A(1,−5) and B(3,−2) and is perpendicular to AB. A. y=−3/2x−1/2 B. y=3/2x−13/2 C. y=−2/3x−13/6

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Find the equation of the line in the form y=mx+c, which passes through the midpoint of A(1,−5) and B(3,−2) and is perpendicular to AB.

A. y=−3/2x−1/2

B. y=3/2x−13/2

C. y=−2/3x−13/6

D. y=−13/6x−2/3

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