Question

Y=-3/2x+1 find the slope of a line perpendicular to each given line

Answer 1

Remember that a perpendicular slope is the opposite reciprocal.

Answer 2

I have no idea how to do that

Answer 3

Like it would help if you gave me an equation

Answer 4

if you have m=a
then the perpendicular line will have a gradient of -1/m=-1/a which is known as the negative reciprocal

Answer 5

for example, y=3x+2
the perpendicular line would have a slope (gradient) of -1/3

Answer 6

@amorfide Not exactly negative. If you have a negative number, than it turns into positive.

Answer 7

So -1/3 would be the answer? It would be the slope?

Answer 8

I never meant the answer will be negative, but it will be the negative reciprocal

Answer 9

I thought you divide by 1 or something. So how does this turn into an equation that I can solve?

Answer 10

in your question
y=-3/2x +1
m=-3/2

so -1/m=-1/(-3/2)=-2/-3=2/3

Answer 11

Do I solve that?

Answer 12

you are only asked for the slope of the perpendicular line, so that is your answer

Answer 13

Cool thanks!

Answer 14

You just saved me so much time