A line has gradient . What is the gradient of a line perpendicular to it?

Answer and explanation

Correct answer: D.

  1. Step 1: For perpendicular lines, . Step 2. . **Answer: . Why not the others:** : That is the reciprocal, which gives a line with the wrong sign. : That is the negative of the gradient, which is a reflection, not a perpendicular. : That is the original gradient.

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