Question

The line m has a slope of 4. What is the slope of a line perpendicular to line m?

Answer 1

Explanation:

Given

Slope (m1) = 4

As it is said that the lines are perpendicular so we have

m1 * m2 = - 1

4 * m2 = - 1

m2 = - 1/4

The slope of the line perpendicular to line m is

- 1/4

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Answer 2

The slope of the perpendicular line is -1/4

Explanation:

Perpendicular lines have slopes that multiply to -1

Let the slope of the perpendicular line have sloe p

m*p = -1

4 * p = -1

Divide each side by 4

p = -1/4

The slope of the perpendicular line is -1/4