What is the slope of a line perpendicular to the line y = 8x -5?

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Mlvljr asked Jun 21, 2022

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What is the slope of a line perpendicular to the line y = 8x -5?

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Mlvljr asked Jun 21, 2022

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Answer:

Y=-1/8x-5

Explanation:

Perpendicular lines are negative reciprocals to each other

Jagdeep Singh answered Jun 22, 2022

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Answer:

-1/8

Explanation:

the slope would be the opposite reciprocal of 8, which would be -1/8

Plonetheus answered Jun 25, 2022

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