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Find the slope of the line perpendicular to the graph y-1/5x =7

I Need this due in 5
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Answer:

-5

Explanation:

y- 1/5x = 7

y= 1/5x +7

So, the slope of the line is 1/5

Perpendicular slopes are always the reciprocal with an inverse sign.

So, -5

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