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What is the slope of a line perpendicular to one with a slope of {-2}{3}.

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Answer:

3/2

Explanation:

Perpendicular lines have slopes that multiply to -1

m * -2/3 =-1

Multiply by -3/2 to isolate m

m * -2/3 * -3/2 = -1 * -3/2

m = 3/2

The perpendicular line has a slope of 3/2

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