If the gradient of line A is 4 what is the gradient of the line perpendicular to A

Takasu asked Dec 11, 2023

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Takasu asked Dec 11, 2023

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Answer:

perpendicular gradient = -
(1)/(4)

Explanation:

given a line with gradient m then the gradient of a line perpendicular to it is

m_(perpendicula) = -
(1)/(m) = -
(1)/(4)

Zo answered Dec 16, 2023

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