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Line p passes through points (5,-4) and (2,7). What is the slope of a line that is perpendicular to line p

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Answer:

3/11

Explanation:

First find the slope of the line

m = (y2-y1)/(x2-x1)

= ( 7 - -4)/(2 - 5)

= (7+4)/(2-5)

=11/ -3

We want a line that is perpendicular, so it is the negative reciprocal

-1 / ( -11/3)

+3/11

A line that is perpendicular will have a slope that is 3/11

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