If line m is perpendicular to line n, and the slope of line m is -5/3, what is the slope of line n? Write in simplest form.

Zecong Hu asked Jun 14, 2022

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Zecong Hu asked Jun 14, 2022

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Answer:

Explanation:

Slope of perpendicular line =
(-1)/(m)

= -1 ÷
(-5)/(3)

$= -1 *(-3)/(5)\\\\=(3)/(5)$

Amos Batto answered Jun 19, 2022

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