If a line contains the x-intercept
5
and the y-intercept
−1,
find the slope m of any perpendicular line.

Question

If a line contains the x-intercept 
5
 and the y-intercept 
−1,
 find the slope m of any perpendicular line.

anonymous · Answer

m=-5

shamim · Answer

u hv 2 points (5,0) and (0,-1)

anonymous · Answer

if the y intercept is -1 and x is 5, then the slope of that line is rise/run=1/5. a line that is perpendicular to that will be the opposite reciprocal which is -5

anonymous · Answer

draw out what that graph looks like

anonymous · Answer

There is no graph. I just have to find M.

anonymous · Answer

you can draw the graph by looking at shamim's post. he has given you the two points. draw a line connecting those two points and see what it looks like and my earlier comment will make more sense

anonymous · Answer

Omg, it won't let me draw it on here, but I drew it in my notebook.

anonymous · Answer

now what is the slope of the line you drew? i would draw it but i dont have a mouse with me. note: m=rise/run

anonymous · Answer

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