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Are y= -1/4x and y=4x - 5 perpendicular

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Answer: Yes, they are perpendicular

Explanation:

When dealing with perpendicular lines, the slopes will always be the negative reciprocal. In your case,
(-1)/(4) is the negative reciprocal of 4.

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Answer:

yes

Explanation:

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