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The lines 3y + 2x = 7 and y = mx - 11 are perpendicular. Find m.
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The lines 3y + 2x = 7 and y = mx - 11 are perpendicular. Find m.

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m=3/2

Step-by-step explanation:
3y+2x=7
3y=-2x+7
3y/=-2/3x+7/3
m=-2/3 in this equation.
to find the perpendicular slope of this, you find the opposite reciprocal of this slope, which is 3/2.
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