Question

The slope of a line is -1/3 Find the slope of a line that is perpendicular to this line.

-3


3

1/3

Answer 1

3

Explanation:

let, m = -1/3

and, m1 = x

m * m1 = -1

m1 = -1/-1/3

m1 = 3......

Answer 2

3

Explanation:

To find the slope of a line perpendicular to a like with a gradient of -1/3, you do the negative reciprocal of -1/3 which would be 3/1 or 3.