PLEASE HELP!!

The line with equation y = mx + b is perpendicular to the line with equation y = 16 - x/3.  The value of m is?

a) -3

b) -1/4

c) 3

d) -1/3

e) 1/3

Hello SmartMathMan!

\(y=16-x/3\)

\( is\ identical\ to \\ y=-\frac{1}{3}x+16\)

\(m=-\frac{1}{(-\frac{1}{3})}\)

\(m=3\)

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