What is the slope of a line that is perpendicular to the graph of y+3/5x+5

Arjun Sol asked Apr 7, 2023

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Arjun Sol asked Apr 7, 2023

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Answer:

-5/3

Explanation:

I think that you meant to write

y = 3/5x + 5 If that is true, then the perpendicular slope is -5/3

Perpendicular slopes are opposite reciprocals.

Selvam answered Apr 12, 2023

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