Find the slope of a line perpendicular x - y = 16

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Mathematics

Hudson Orozco

2 July, 21:06

Find the slope of a line perpendicular x - y = 16

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Eileen Steele · Answer 1

Simplifying

x + - 1y = 16

Solving

x + - 1y = 16

Solving for variable 'x'.

Move all terms containing x to the left, all other terms to the right.

Add 'y' to each side of the equation.

x + - 1y + y = 16 + y

Combine like terms: - 1y + y = 0

x + 0 = 16 + y

x = 16 + y

Simplifying

x = 16 + y

Shea Mcmillan · Answer 2

m^perpendicular=-1

Step-by-step explanation:

Find the negative reciprocal of the slope of the original line.