What is the slope of a line perpendicular to the line whose equation is 2x+3y=21. Fully simplify your answer.

Lolelo asked Jan 19, 2023

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Lolelo asked Jan 19, 2023

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Answer:

3/2

Explanation:

$2x+3y=21 \\ \\ 3y=-2x+21 \\ \\ y=-(2)/(3)x+7$

The slope of the given line is -2/3, and thus the slope of the perpendicular is 3/2.

Huff answered Jan 26, 2023

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