What is the slope of a line that is perpendicular to the line whose equation is 2y = 3x - 1? -3 -1/3 - 2/3

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What is the slope of a line that is perpendicular to the line whose equation is 2y = 3x - 1?

-3
-1/3
- 2/3

by Ondra

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Answer:

-2/3

Explanation:

White Dragon answered Nov 18, 2018

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2y = 3x - 1
y = 3/2 x - 1/2 slope = 3/2

perpendicular lines, slope is opposite and reciprocal
so slope = -2/3

answer
- 2/3

McNinja answered Nov 22, 2018

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