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OpenStudy (anonymous):

write the equation of the line perpendicular to y=-2/3x+11/3 through the point (1,3)

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Perpendicular lines have the opposite reciprocal slope. Using that, what is the perpendicular slope?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

the opposite reciprocal would be 2/3

OpenStudy (anonymous):

no, thats just the opposite. Reciprocal is when you flip something. The reciprocal of 7/4 would be 4/7.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

so it would be -3/2 or 3/2

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Which of those do you think it is?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

-3/2???

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Not really.. the original was -2/3, the opposite is 2/3, and the reciprocal is 3/2

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