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What is the slope of the line that is perpendicular to the line that passes through (-3, 6) and (6,8)? Type a numerical

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User Jannine
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Answer:

-9/2

Explanation:

Find the slope of the line first then it's negative reciprocal will be what you're looking for.

m=8-6/6--3=2/9

Perpendicular slope=-1/2/9=-9/2

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