Question

Line m has a y-intercept of c and a slope of 2, where p > 0, q>0, and p + q.

What is the slope of a line that is perpendicular to line m?

Answer 1

Answer: The slope of a line that is perpendicular to line m is -q/p. I believe that this answer corresponds to Option C.

Explanation:

The slope of line m is given as:

m = p/q

Let the slope of the other line be n.

Since both lines are perpendicular, we have:

n = -1/m

Substitute m = p/q

n = -1/(p/q)

Evaluate

n = -q/p

Where is the slope of 2 mentioned?