Find the slope of any line perpendicular to the line passing through (−3,9) and (5,−1)

Dylan Nixon

Dylan Nixon

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2022-10-28

Find the slope of any line perpendicular to the line passing through (−3,9) and (5,−1)

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Kason Gonzales

Kason Gonzales

Beginner2022-10-29Added 15 answers

Let the gradient of the first line be m
m = change in y change in x = - 1 - 9 5 - ( - 3 ) = - 10 8 = - 5 4
The new line gradient is - 1 m = + 4 5

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