SOLUTION: If line P contains points A (–1, 4) and B (3, –5), line q is parallel to line P and line r is perpendicular to line Q, what is the slope of line R?

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Question 459573: If line P contains points A (–1, 4) and B (3, –5), line q is parallel to line P and line r is perpendicular to line Q, what is the slope of line R?
Answer by Alan3354(30993) About Me  (Show Source):
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The slope of line P = -9/4
Line r is perpendicular so its slope = 4/9