j perpendicular to y + 2x = 2 find the slope of j
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3 5
Mutiply through by 15
5y + 6x = 30 subtract 6x from both sides
5y = -6x + 30 divide both sides by 5
y = (-6/5)x + 6
If j is perpendicular, then its slope is the negative reciprocal of -6/5 = 5/6