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17) What is the slope of a line perpendicular to the line y = 2x - 3?
OA) -2.
OB) 1/2
OC) -1/2
OD 2

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SDCInfinity
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  • 08-09-2021

Answer:

C.) -1/2

Step-by-step explanation:

Perpendicular lines have opposite reciprocal slopes.

  • Opposite = opposite signs (+ & -)
  • Reciprocal = flipped positions in fractions (1/2 ⇒ 2/1)

Therefore, the slope of a line perpendicular to the line y = 2x - 3 must be -1/2.

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