Question

If line m is perpendicular to line n, and the slope of line m is -5/3, what is the slope of line n? Write in simplest form.

Answer 1

Explanation:

Slope of perpendicular line =
`(-1)/(m)`

= -1 ÷
`(-5)/(3)`

`= -1 *(-3)/(5)\\\\=(3)/(5)`