Question

The slope of a given line is -2. What is the slope of a line that is parallel to the given line?

Answer 1

`(1)/(2)`

Explanation:

Given the slope of a line m then the slope of a line perpendicular to it is

`m_(perpendicular)` = -
`(1)/(m)` = -
`(1)/(-2)` =
`(1)/(2)`