If the line y = mx + 1 is perpendicular to the line 2x + 3y = 6, what is the value of m?

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If the line y = mx + 1 is perpendicular to the line 2x + 3y = 6, what is the value of m?
  1. -3/2
  2. 2/3
  3. 3/2
  4. -2/3

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Q: If the line y = mx + 1 is perpendicular to the line 2x + 3y = 6, what is the value of m?
Solution: Slope of 2x + 3y = 6 is -2/3, so m = 3/2 (negative reciprocal).
Steps: 8

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