what is the slope of a line that is perpendicular to the line $y = -\frac{1}{2}x + 5?$○ -2○ $-\frac{1}{2}$○…
what is the slope of a line that is perpendicular to the line $y = -\frac{1}{2}x + 5?$○ -2○ $-\frac{1}{2}$○ $\frac{1}{2}$○ 2
Answer
Explanation:
Step1: Identify given line slope
The given line is $y = -\frac{1}{2}x + 5$, so its slope $m_1 = -\frac{1}{2}$.
Step2: Find perpendicular slope
Perpendicular slopes are negative reciprocals: $m_2 = -\frac{1}{m_1}$ $m_2 = -\frac{1}{-\frac{1}{2}} = 2$
Answer:
2 (the option with value 2)