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Which is the equation of a line perpendicular to the line with the equation:

y = -3x + 5

A. Y= -3x -7
B. Y= 3x + 2
C. Y= -1/3x - 1/2
D. Y= 1/3x - 1/2

User Javieralog
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Answer:

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

Explanation:

I believe that the slope needs to be opposite and the reciprocal

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