Question

Consider the points A(3,8) and B(5,3).
The slope of the line perpendicular to segment AB is ____.

Answer 1

Answer:

⅔

Step-by-step explanation:

Slope of AB = (3-8)/(5-3) = -5/2

Slope of the Perpendicular:

-1/slopeAB

-1/(-5/2) = 2/5 or 0.4