Math Problem Statement

Find the slopes of the lines to determine which lines are perpendicular. Options: Line B is perpendicular to line C, Line C is perpendicular to line D, Line A is perpendicular to line D, Line A is perpendicular to line C.

Solution

To determine which lines are perpendicular, we need to examine their slopes. Perpendicular lines have slopes that are negative reciprocals of each other.

From the image, the equations and their slopes are as follows:

  1. Line A: y=5x+3y = -5x + 3

    • Slope of Line A: m=5m = -5
  2. Line B: y=16x1y = -\frac{1}{6}x - 1

    • Slope of Line B: m=16m = -\frac{1}{6}
  3. Line C: y=5x+2y = 5x + 2

    • Slope of Line C: m=5m = 5
  4. Line D: y=15x2y = \frac{1}{5}x - 2

    • Slope of Line D: m=15m = \frac{1}{5}

Now, we need to find pairs of lines with slopes that are negative reciprocals.

  • The slope of Line A is 5-5, and the slope of Line C is 55. These are negative reciprocals: 55=251(not perpendicular)-5 \cdot 5 = -25 \neq -1 \quad \text{(not perpendicular)}

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Linear Equations
Slope of a Line
Perpendicular Lines

Formulas

Slope formula: m = (y2 - y1) / (x2 - x1)
Negative reciprocal property for perpendicular lines

Theorems

Perpendicular Slope Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 8-10