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a line is perpendicular to Y=3x-8 and intersects the point (6, 1). what is the slope of this perpendicular line?
A. -3
B. 1/3
C. 3
D. 1/3

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  • 02-01-2023

Answer: B. 1/3

Step-by-step explanation:

The slope of a line perpendicular to another line is the negative reciprocal of the other line's slope. In this case, the given line has a slope of 3, so the perpendicular line has a slope of -1/3, which is answer choice B.

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