Assume we have two lines which are perpendicular If one line has a slope of

3, what is the slope of the other line? Enter your answer as an integer of

fraction in lowest terms.

Question

Judith Barry

Mathematics

18 February, 10:16

Assume we have two lines which are perpendicular If one line has a slope of

3, what is the slope of the other line? Enter your answer as an integer of

fraction in lowest terms.

+2

Answers (1)

Know the Answer?

Jaylee Mercado · Answer 1

Perpendicular lines have slopes that are reciprocals and opposite signs. Reciprocal means to flip a fraction. If it is a whole number, put it over 1 and flip it. Then change the sign to its opposite.

You could also do - 1 divided by the slope you want to be perpendicular to.

Assume we have two lines which are perpendicular If one line has a slope of3, what is the slope of the other line? Enter your answer as an integer offraction in lowest terms.

Assume we have two lines which are perpendicular If one line has a slope of

3, what is the slope of the other line? Enter your answer as an integer of

fraction in lowest terms.