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The coordinates of point E are (−9, −5) and the coordinates of point F are (−2, −1) .

What is the slope of the line that is perpendicular to EF¯¯¯¯¯?

Respuesta :

first we find the slope using the slope formula : (y2 - y1) / (x2 - x1)
(-9,-5)....x1 = -9 and y1 = -5
(-2,-1)...x2 = -2 and y2 = -1
now we sub into the formula....pay close attention to ur signs
slope = (-1 - (-5) / (-2 - (-9) = (-1 + 5) / (-2 + 9) = 4/7

A perpendicular line will have a negative reciprocal slope. To find the negative reciprocal slope, we " flip  the slope and change the sign.
So the slope is 4/7.....we flip it, making it 7/4....we then change the sign, making it -7/4,

So ur perpendicular slope will be : -7/4  <==