Question

The slope of a line that is perpendicular to a line whose slope is 3/8 is

0-8/3
3/8
8/3

Answer 1

-8/3.

Explanation:

If we have a line of slope m then the slope of a perpendicular line = -1/m.

So here the slope is - 1 / 3/8

= -8/3.

Answer 2

`\huge \boxed{- (8)/(3)}`

Perpendicular lines have opposite reciprocal slopes.

Start by finding the reciprocal. To do this, flip the numerator and the denominator.
`(8)/(3)`

Now, find the opposite of that. Add a negative sign.
`\displaystyle \boxed{- (8)/(3)}`