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What is the slope for a line that is perpendicular to the line y = 4x + 8?​

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Answer:

m2 =1/4

Explanation:

m1 . m2 = 1

m1 is given 4 then

4.m2 =1

4.m2/4 =1/4

m2 = 1/4

User AJ Funk
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Hello there!

The slopes of perpendicular lines are opposite reciprocals.

So, if one line has a slope of 4, then the slope of the line perpendicular to it is the opposite of 4 flopped over (-1/4)

And we're done! Hope it helps you!

If you have any questions, feel free to ask!

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