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The slope  between the points  is

[ 8 - 4 ]  /  [ -3 -  -5 ]   =   4 / 2   =  2

So...the slope  of a perpendicular line =   -1/2

The perpendicular bisector will pass through the midpoint of (-3,8) and ( -5, 4)

So this point is  [  ( -3 -5)/2 , (8 + 4)/2  ]   =  ( -4, 6 )

So  the equation of the perpendicular bisector is

y = (-1/2) ( x - -4) + 6

y = (-1/2) ( x + 4)  + 6

y = (-1/2)x - 2 + 6

y = (-1/2)x  + 4

Wait Cphill but you want to find m+b!

Ha Ha Ha! Its okay Cphill! I think you made a mistake on the other question though! I think its a tough one! I dont think its C,A,B,E,D personaly