Question

Determine the slope of the line that is perpendicular to the line y = -7x - 12.

Select one:
A. 1/7
B.-3
C.-7
D. – 12

Answer 1

The slope of a perpendicular line has a opposite-reciprocal slope of the original line.

Opposite: -7 → 7

Reciprocal: 7 → 1/70

Therefore, the slope of the perpendicular line is A. 1/7

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