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Which Line is Perpendicular to y= -1/4x - 8?

A) y=-4x+5
B) y=-1/4x-3
C) y=1/4x
D) y=4x+2

User Timaschew
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Answer:

D

Explanation:

  • For two lines to be perpendicular, their gradients must have a product of -1
  • The only one that fits this is D
User Trudger
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Answer:

D

Explanation:

The product of the slope of the perpendicular lines are -1

y = -1/4x - 8

Slope = -1/4

D) y = 4x + 2

Slope = 4


4 * (-1)/(4)=-1

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