The Slope of a Line Is Given $$m = \frac { 8 } { 5 }$$

question 169

Multiple Choice

The slope of a line is given.
a. Determine the slope of a line parallel to the given line, if possible.
b. Determine the slope of a line perpendicular to the given line, if possible.
- $$m = \frac { 8 } { 5 }$$

• A) a. \(m = 0 ;\) b. \(m = \frac { 5 } { 8 }\)
• B) a. \(m = \frac { 8 } { 5 } ;\) b. \(m = - \frac { 5 } { 8 }\)
• C) a. \(m = \frac { 8 } { 5 } ;\) b. \(m = \frac { 5 } { 8 }\)
• D) a. \(m = 0 ;\) b. \(m = - \frac { 8 } { 5 }\)

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