Question

If a line has a slope of 3, what is the slope of a line perpendicular to it?

Answer 1

-
`(1)/(3)`

Explanation:

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

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

Here m = 3 , then

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