What is the slope of the line that is perpendicular to the given line x-2y=10?

Mathematics

1 answer:

Anuta_ua [19.1K]3 years ago

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Answer: slope = 1/2

Step-by-step explanation:

X-2y=10

-2y=-x-10 subtract x from both sides

2y=x+10 divide by -1

y=<u>1</u> x + 5 Divide by 2

slope = 1/2

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