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:
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Line A:
- Slope of Line A:
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Line B:
- Slope of Line B:
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Line C:
- Slope of Line C:
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Line D:
- Slope of Line D:
Now, we need to find pairs of lines with slopes that are negative reciprocals.
- The slope of Line A is , and the slope of Line C is . These are negative reciprocals:
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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