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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?

A. 1/2
B. -1/2
C. -2
D. 2

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Answer:

- 1/2

Explanation:

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User Rtype
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The meaning of perpendicular lines, are two straight lines that intercept each other. Their slopes are opposute reciprocal, meaning that it's multiplication is -1.

If the slope of line p is 2, then the slope of line q is -1/2.

The correct answer is letter B, -1/2.
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