Question

Lines v and w are perpendicular. If the slope of line v is 1/6 , what is the slope of line w?

Answer 1

\[m_1 \times m_2 = -1\]

Answer 2

thats wrong

Answer 3

insert the value given and solve.

Answer 4

When two lines are perpendicular, the slopes are negative reciprocals of each other.

Answer 5

i dont understand

Answer 6

what's m1 ?
it's 1/6

Insert in the formula,
\[m_1 \times m_2 = -1\]
\[\frac 16 \times m_2 = -1\]Solve for m2
\[m_2 = -6\]

Answer 7

The slope of line v will be the negative reciporacal of the slope of line w. saifoo.khan is showing the correct method for algebraic interpretation :)