Question

What is the slope of the line perpendicular to the equation 3x+8y=5

Answer 1

Answer:-3/8

Explanation:

First, lay out your numbers

Y=MX+B

M=slope

3x+8y=5

Subtract 3x from both sides to match the slope formula

8y=-3x+5

then divide by 8

y=-3/8x+5/8

M=-3/8=slope