Intermediate Algebra (6th Edition)

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Chapter 3 - Section 3.4 - The Slope of a Line - Exercise Set - Page 164: 95

Answer

The slope of a line perpendicular to the given line $\frac{2}{7}$.

Work Step by Step

RECALL: $\\\\$(i) In the function $f(x) = mx + b$, m=slope and b=y-intercept. $\\\\$(ii) Perpendicular lines have the slopes that are negative reciprocals of each other (a product of -1). $\\\\\\$The given function has a slope of $-\frac{7}{2}$. $\\\\$Perpendicular lines have the slopes whose product is -1 (negative reciprocals of each other) therefore the slope of a line perpendicular to the given line $\frac{2}{7}$.
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