Find the slope that is perpendicular to the line 2x−7y=−12

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2022-11-21

Find the slope that is perpendicular to the line 2x−7y=−12

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Cullen Petersen

Cullen Petersen

Beginner2022-11-22Added 13 answers

First put the equation in slope-intercept form y=mx+b:
Add −2x to both sides: −7y=−2x−12
Divide everything by - 7 : y = 2 7 x + 12 7
The slope of the given line is 2 7
The slope of the perpendicular line is the negative reciprocal of the given line: - 7 2

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