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

Algebra ->  Linear-equations -> 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      Log On


   

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) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Perpendicular lines have slopes that are negative reciprocals.
m%5Bp%5D%2A3=-1
m%5Bp%5D=-1%2F3
So,
y=-x%2F3
3y=-x