Find the slope of the line perpendicular to a line with slope -1/2

Kiana Arias

Kiana Arias

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2022-09-08

Find the slope of the line perpendicular to a line with slope -1/2

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altistkahem

altistkahem

Beginner2022-09-09Added 15 answers

Let's call the slope of a perpendicular line: m p
The slope of a line perpendicular to a line with slope m is the negative inverse, or:
m p = - 1 m
Substituting the slope for the line in the problem gives:
m p = - 1 - 1 2 = 2

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