Answer:
m = -5/4
General Formulas and Concepts:
Algebra I
The slope of the perpendicular line is the negative reciprocal of the original slope.
Slope-Intercept Form: y = mx + b
- m - slope
- b - y-intercept
Step-by-step explanation:
Step 1: Define
Slope-Intercept Form (Original): y = 4/5x + 9
Step 2: Break Original Function
Slope m = 4/5
y-intercept b = 9
Step 3: Find slope of perpendicular line
Take the negative reciprocal.
Perpendicular Slope m = -5/4
