2 - Introduction to Slope LEARNING OBJECTIVE: Identify the slope of a line perpendicular to a given line What is the slope of a line perpendicular to the line $y = -\frac{1}{2}x - 6$? a.) 2 b.) 6 c.) $\frac{1}{2}$ d.) $\frac{1}{6}$ SUBMIT MY ANSWER Report an issue with this question
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