The equation of the line passing through (0, 0) and perpendicular to the line 2x + 3y + 5 = 0, is:

  1. 2x - 3y = 0
  2. 3x - 2y = 0
  3. 3x + 2y = 0
  4. None of these.

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Option 2 : 3x - 2y = 0
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Concept:

The product of the slopes of a pair of perpendicular lines is -1.

Calculation:

The slope of the line 2x + 3y + 5 = 0 is m = \(-\frac{2}{3}\).

∴ The slope of the line perpendicular to it, must be n = \(\frac{3}{2}\).

So, let the equation of the required line be y = \(\frac{3}{2}\)x + c.

Since this line passes through (0, 0), we must have:

0 = 0 + c

⇒ c = 0.

∴ The required equation of the line is y = \(\frac{3}{2}\)x; which can also be written as 3x - 2y = 0.

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