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Find the slope of a line perpendicular to the line whose equation is
4x−6y=−24. Fully simplify your answer.

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Answer: -3/2

Explanation:

FIrst rearrange the equation in y = mx + b form.

4x - 6y = -24

-6y = -4x - 24

y = 2/3x + 4

If the line is perpendicular, the slope must be the negative reciprocal of the current line.

The negative reciprocal of 2/3 is -3/2.

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