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If line t has a slope of -1/4 what is the slope of any line perpendicular to line t

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Answer: 4

Step-by-step explanation: Slopes that are perpendicular to each other are opposite reciprocals. So take the opposite of the sign, negative or positive. Then flip the numerator and the denominator. -1/4 goes to +1/4 goes to +4. Hope this helps!

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