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Question 1 • Algebra 1

What is the slope of a line that is perpendicular to the line y is equal to 1 ?

Answer
A
undefined
B
1
C
negative 1
D
0

Explanation

The line y = 1 is horizontal, so its slope is 0. A line perpendicular to a horizontal line is vertical, and vertical lines have an undefined slope. Therefore, the correct choice is “undefined.”

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