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Lines p and q are perpendicular. If the slope of line p is 2, what is the slope of line q

User Emenegro
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Answer:-1/2

Explanation:

User Mike McKerns
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Solution here,

Slope of line p(m1)=2

Slope of line q(m2)=?

Since they are perpendicular,

m1m2=-1

or, 2×m2=-1

or, m2=-1/2

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