A line is perpendicular to y = 3x - 8 and intersects the point (6, 1). What is the slope of this perpendicular line? A. 3 B. 1/3 C. -3 D. -1/3

Rolando asked Dec 22, 2022

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A line is perpendicular to y = 3x - 8

and intersects the point (6, 1).
What is the slope of this
perpendicular line?
A. 3
B. 1/3
C. -3
D. -1/3

Rolando asked Dec 22, 2022

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Answer:

D) -1/3

Explanation:

Perpendicular slope (m) = -1/3

Perpendicular slopes are negative recipricals so:

3 ---> -1/3

Abora answered Dec 27, 2022

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