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

Lines s and L are perpendicular.If the slope of the line s is 5, what is the slope-example-1

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Answer:

A) -1/5

Explanation:

Let slope of line s be m₁.

m₁ = 5

Let the slope of L be m₂

As s and L are perpendicular,

m₁ * m₂ = -1

5 * m₂ = -1

m₂ = -1 /5

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