SOLUTION: The graph of which of the equations is perpendicular to the graph of y=3x-5 (A) 2y=x (B) 3y=x (C) 3y=-x (D) 6y=2x

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Question 982860: The graph of which of the equations is perpendicular to the graph of y=3x-5
(A) 2y=x
(B) 3y=x
(C) 3y=-x
(D) 6y=2x

Answer by Fombitz(32388)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Perpendicular lines have slopes that are negative reciprocals.


So,



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