Question

If line p has a slope of -1/2, what is the slope of a line ;

perpendicular to p? parallel to p?

Answer 1

Parallel: -1/2

Perpendicular: 2

Explanation:

The slope of a line parallel to another, always has the same slope as the line that it is parallel to.

The slope of a line perpendicular to another, always has the opposite reciprical to the line that it is perpendicular to.