Question

The slope of line m is 3/8. Line n is perpendicular to line m. What is the slope of line n?

Answer 1

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`(8)/(3)`

Explanation:

Given a line with slope m then the slope of a line perpendicular to it is

`m_(perpendicular)` = -
`(1)/(m)` = -
`(1)/((3)/(8) )` = -
`(8)/(3)`