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The equation of line M is 6x+5y=10. What is the slope of a line that is perpendicular to line M?

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Answer:

5/6

Explanation:

Alr, so slope of this line is -6/5.

Two lines, which are perpendicular to each other, their slopes' products' is equal to -1.

So, m₁m₂ = -1

or -6/5 m₂ = -1

m₂ = 5/6

Therefore, the slope of that line is 5/6.

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