SOLUTION: If line m has a slope of 4/7, what is the slope of a line perpendicular to m? Thank you

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Question 982129: If line m has a slope of 4/7, what is the slope of a line perpendicular to m? Thank you
Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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If line m has a slope of 4/7, what is the slope of a line perpendicular to m?
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It's the negative inverse --> -7/4
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m is usually used for the slope, eg, m = -7/4