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Lines p and q are perpendicular. If the slope of line p is 2, what is the slope of
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Lines p and q are perpendicular. If the slope of line p is 2, what is the slope of-example-1
User Rczajka
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Answer:

D. -½

Explanation:

Since line p and q we perpendicular to each other, thus, the slope of line q will be the negative reciprocal of the slope of line p.

Given that line p has a slope of 2, therefore, the slope of line q will be the negative reciprocal of 2.

Negative reciprocal of 2 = -½.

Slope of line q = -½.

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