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If two lines are perpendicular and one has a slope of -, what is the slope of the other line?

If two lines are perpendicular and one has a slope of -, what is the slope of the-example-1

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We know, perpendicular lines have opposite & reciprocal slope.
So, reciprocal of -1/7 is -7
Now, opposite of -7 is 7

In short, Your Answer would be Option A) 7

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User Ravi Makvana
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A. 7 because the recipricle and 7 over 1 is just 7.
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