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The slope of a line perpendicular
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Quantity A |
Quantity B |
The slope of a line perpendicular to \(5y-x=2\) |
\(-5\) |
A. Quantity A is greater
B. Quantity B is greater
C. The two quantities are equal
D. The relationship cannot be determined from the information given
Re: The slope of a line perpendicular
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18 Mar 2022, 21:06
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Qt A
Line: \(5y-x=2\)
When converting into \(y = mx + c\), where \(m =\) slope, we will get
\(y = \frac{1}{5}x + \frac{2}{5}\)
Slope = \(\frac{1}{5}\)
Hence, the slope of the perpendicular line will be \(-5\)
Qt A = Qt B
Answer C
Line: \(5y-x=2\)
When converting into \(y = mx + c\), where \(m =\) slope, we will get
\(y = \frac{1}{5}x + \frac{2}{5}\)
Slope = \(\frac{1}{5}\)
Hence, the slope of the perpendicular line will be \(-5\)
Qt A = Qt B
Answer C
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