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What is the slope of a line PERPENDICULAR to the line graphed below?

What is the slope of a line PERPENDICULAR to the line graphed below?-example-1

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Answer:

B

Explanation:

User Hrishikesh Kokate
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Answer:

1/6

Explanation:

We have two points so we can find the slope of the line

(-3,4) and ( -2,-2)

The slope is

m = ( y2-y1)/(x2-x1)

= ( -2 -4)/(-2 - -3)

= ( -2 -4)/(-2 +3)

= -6/1

-6

A line that is perpendicular is the negative reciprocal

- ( 1/ ( -6))

1/6

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