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If a line has a slope of -3/8, what is the slope of any line perpendicular to that line?

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Answer:

The slope of they line is 8/3 = 4

Explanation:

When two lines are perpendicular, the product of the slope of the lines is -1

Thus, we have that;

-3/8 * m = -1

3m/8 = 1

3m = 8

m = 8/3

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