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  • 26-12-2018
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A line segment contains the points (4,8) and(2,-4). what is the slope of a line segment perpendicular to the given lin segment?

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  • 26-12-2018

Answer:

-1/6

Step-by-step explanation:

Slope=change in y/change in x

Y-values: 8 and -4

X-values: 4 and 2

Change is the difference in position (subtract)

8- (-4)/(4-2)=12/2=6 = first slope

Perpendicular lines have opposite reciprocal slope

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