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  • 13-04-2018
  • Mathematics
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If a line has a slope of -5/2 , then a perpendicular line would have a slope of 5/2 .

true or false and why

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Аноним Аноним
  • 13-04-2018
False, since if there are two perpendicular lines with gradients m1 and m2, then m1*m2 = -1.

Taking this example -5/2 multiplied by 5/2 is equal to -25/4, which is not equal to -1.

To find the actual gradient of the perpendicular line you would have to divide -1 by -5/2, which gives you 2/5.
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