| 
 
 
| Question 1064034:  I am having a tough time here trying to figure this out. the eqution of line m is 3x- 5y=12, what is the slope that is perpendicular to line m, to the nearest tenth
 Answer by Alan3354(69443)
      (Show Source): 
You can put this solution on YOUR website! the eqution of line m is 3x- 5y=12, what is the slope that is perpendicular to line m, to the nearest tenth -------------
 Find the slope of the given line, m1.
 ----
 The slope of lines perpendicular is the negative inverse, m2.
 ==========
 m2 = -1/m1
 
 | 
  
 | 
 |