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Given a linear equation with a slope of - 13/4, determine the slope of a line that is perpendicular. Enter the answer as a fraction.

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Answer:

4/13 should be the answer as it is the reciprocal.

Explanation:

I learned this like 2 or 3 years ago so im a bit rusty but im pretty sure thats the answer

User Karolina
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Answer:

4/13

Explanation:

To find the perpendicular slope, find the negative reciprocal, which is 4/13 in this case. All you do is flip the numerator and denominator, and change the sign.

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