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Given the line 2x - 3y - 5 = 0, find the slope of a line that is perpendicular to this line.

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Answer:

2/3

Explanation:

User Bruce Lowe
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Here, 2x - 3y - 5 = 0

3y = 2x - 5

Divide the equation by 3,
y = 2/3x - 5/3

Compare it with,y = mx + c
So, slope (m) = 2/3

In short,Your Answer would be: 2/3

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User Timothy
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