SOLUTION: The slope of line b is 1/3. The slope of a line perpendicular to line b is __________. Option A: 3 Option B: 1/3 Option C: -1/3 Option D: –3

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Question 942509: The slope of line b is 1/3. The slope of a line perpendicular to line b is __________.
Option A: 3
Option B: 1/3
Option C: -1/3
Option D: –3

Answer by MathLover1(20850)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

The slope of line b is . The slope of a line to line b is negative reciprocal of :

Option D:

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