SOLUTION: What is the perpendicular line for y= 3-4x

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Question 315053: What is the perpendicular line for y= 3-4x
Answer by Jstrasner(112) About Me  (Show Source):
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So, as a rule, a perpendicular line has a slope that is oppositely (-/+) and is the reciprocal of the other line
We have: -4x
Therefore, the slope is:
(1/4)x
Therefore, the line is:
y=(1/4)x+3
I hope this helps!