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Write the slope of a line perpendicular to y=-6x+4. Explain why it is perpendicular

Write the slope of a line perpendicular to y=-6x+4. Explain why it is perpendicular-example-1
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Answer:

The slope of a line perpendicular to the equation is 1/6 or x/6.

This is perpendicular because it is the reciprical of the other equation

Explanation:

y=-6x+4.

the slope intercept form is y=mx+b

m is the slope

m=-6

for the equation to be perpendicular then the slope is the reciprical

Knowing this lets find a line perpendicular to this equation

Equation:

y=1/6x+2/3

or

y=x/6+2/3

User Alpesh
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Answer:

1/6 is the slope since you have to flip it

Explanation:

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