SOLUTION: Line l runs through points (0, 3) and (�2, 0). Which of the following equations represents a line perpendicular to line l?

SOLUTION: Line l runs through points (0, 3) and (�2, 0). Which of the following equations represents a line perpendicular to line l?

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Question 226057: Line l runs through points (0, 3) and (�2, 0). Which of the following equations represents a line perpendicular to line l?
Answer by LtAurora(115) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Find the slope with:

So, plug in our values:

Simplify"

So, and line that has an inverse and negative of this slope will be perpendicular to it.
Thus, you're looking for a line with a slope of .
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