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OpenStudy (dyann.cardona):

The equation of line XY is (y-3) = (x - 4). What is the slope of a line perpendicular to XY? (4 points) -2 3 -2/3 3/2

OpenStudy (mynameisnemo):

do you have a picture or Screenshot?

OpenStudy (dyann.cardona):

theres no picture

OpenStudy (mynameisnemo):

wait nvm

OpenStudy (mynameisnemo):

yeah i read it wrong 1 sec

OpenStudy (dyann.cardona):

oh okay lol

OpenStudy (mynameisnemo):

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OpenStudy (mynameisnemo):

so the slope is 1 on the original line

OpenStudy (dyann.cardona):

so is it 3?

OpenStudy (mynameisnemo):

what would be the perp line to that slope?

OpenStudy (mynameisnemo):

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OpenStudy (mynameisnemo):

if you have a positive-slope line and want the perp. line, the perp will be negative

OpenStudy (mynameisnemo):

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