Find the slope of the line perpendicular to y=7/6 x−3

Baqling

Baqling

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2022-09-05

Find the slope of the line perpendicular to y = 7 6 x - 3

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Everett Mclaughlin

Everett Mclaughlin

Beginner2022-09-06Added 16 answers

The slope of a perpendicular line is going to be the negative reciprocal of the original line. To find the slope of the given line, simply look at the quantity being multiplied to the x term. Thus, it is 7 6 .
Now, you need to find the negative reciprocal. First, find the reciprocal. The reciprocal of 7 6 is 6 7 (just flip the fraction. A number multiplied by its reciprocal should equal 1).
Then, negate it. 6 7 multiplied by −1 is - 6 7 And there you have it!

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