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Lines s and t are perpendicular. If the slope of line s is -5, what is the slope of line ?

A: -1/5
B: 1/5
C: -5
D: 5

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Answer:

1/5 took the test (k12)

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User Robochat
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Answer:

B: 1/5

Explanation:

If the lines are perpendicular, they have negative reciprocal slopes

s has a slope of -5

t must have a slope of - (1/ -5)

= 1/5

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