The slope of the line perpendicular to l...

The slope of the line perpendicular to line `3x-5y+8=0` is

A

`-(5)/(3)`

B

`-(3)/(5)`

C

`(3)/(5)`

D

`(5)/(3)`

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The correct Answer is:

A

`y=(3)/(5)x+(8)/(5)`. The slope of the given line is `(3)/(5)`. The slope of a perpendicular line is `-(5)/(3)`

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