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Which equation represents a line which is perpendicular to the line y=-\frac{1}{8}x+3

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Answer:

An equation with -8 as the slope.

Explanation:

I can't see your choices but you need to look for an equation in which the slope is -8. A line with an opposite reciprocal slope is needed in order to be perpendicular to the line y = 1/8x + 3. The opposite reciprocal of 1/8 is -8.

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