Two lines are perpendicular. If one line has a slope of 1/2, what is the slope the other line?

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Altab Hossen asked May 19, 2023

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Two lines are perpendicular. If one line has a slope of 1/2, what is the slope the other line?

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-2, negative reciprocal of 1/2

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The slope of the perpendicular line would be the negative reciprocal of the other line.

negative reciprocal of 1/2 = -2

answer: -2

Chesnay Schepler answered May 22, 2023

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