The lines 3y + 2x = 7 - x + 8y and y = mx - 11 are perpendicular. Find m.
3y + 2x = 7 - x + 8y rearrange as
3x - 5y = 7
In the form Ax + By = C, the slope is given by -A/B
A = 3 B = -5
So.....
-A / B = -3 / -5 = 3/5
To find m we have
(3/5) *m = -1
m = -1 (5/3)
m = -5/3