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PLSSS HELPPP

Line m has a slope of
Line n is perpendicular to m. What is the slope of line n?
Simplify your answer and write it as a proper fraction, improper fraction, or integer.

PLSSS HELPPP Line m has a slope of Line n is perpendicular to m. What is the slope-example-1
User Ben Luk
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Answer:

slope of n =⅔

Explanation:

The product of the slope of two perpendicular lines(m1•m2) must equal -1.

This means that if you have the slope of one line,find it's negative reciprocal to obtain the slope of the other.

Thus,-1/(-3/2)=⅔

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