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Which of the following is perpendicular to the line `y=-3x+7`?

A

`y=(1)/(-3x+7)`

B

`y=7x-3`

C

`y=(1)/(3)x+5`

D

`y=-(1)/(3)x+7`

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C
The slope of the given line is -3. therefore, the slope of a perpendicular line is the negative reciprocal, or `(1)/(3)`.
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