Question

Find the set of points that are part of a line that is perpendicular to the line y = ­-3x

Answer 1

hint:
original slope = a/b
perpendicular slope = -b/a

notice how I flipped the fraction and the sign

Answer 2

example

original slope: 2/7
perpendicular slope: -7/2

Answer 3

what's the slope of \(\bf y = ­-3x?\)

Answer 4

@jim_thompson5910 Ah yeah so the reciprocal?

Answer 5

the negative reciprocal

Answer 6

Right, I see. Thank you!

Answer 7

you're welcome