Question

Consider the equation
−3x + y = − 2
A line parallel to the above line would have a slope of

A line perpendicular to the above line would have a slope of


Note: Your answers have to be reduced fractions.

Answer 1

Answer:

• 3 parallel
• -1/3 perpendicular

Step-by-step explanation:

The equation can be rearranged to ...

  y = 3x -2

The slope is the x-coefficient, 3.

A parallel line will have the same slope: 3.

A perpendicular line will have the opposite inverse slope: -1/3.