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Write the slope of a line that is parallel to, and perpendicular to, the given line.

y = 6x - 3 parallel: ______________________ perpendicular: ___________________

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Answer

parallel = 6

perpendicular = -1/6

Way to do

y = mx + c

slope = gradient(m)

y = 6x - 3

So the slope in parallel is = 6

Slope in perpendicular = -1/m = -1/6

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Explanation:

parallel slope is 6

perpendicular slope is -1/6

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