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Lines a and b are perpendicular. If the slope of line a is 3, what is the slope of
line b?

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Answer:

-1/3

Explanation:

Perpendicular lines have slopes that multiply to -1

a*b = -1

3 * b = -1

b = -1/3

The slope of line b is -1/3

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