On a coordinate plane, 2 lines are shown. Line H J has points (negative 4, negative 2) and (0, 4). Line F G has points (negative
4, 1) and (0, negative 2). Which statement best explains the relationship between lines FG and HJ? They are perpendicular because their slopes are equal. They are perpendicular because their slopes are negative reciprocals. They are not perpendicular because their slopes are equal. They are not perpendicular because their slopes are not negative reciprocals.
2 answers:
Answer:
They are not perpendicular because their slopes are not negative reciprocals.
Step-by-step explanation:
Well first we need to find slope.
Line HJ)
(-4,-2) , (0,4)
y2 is 4 y1 is -2, so 4 - -2 = 6
0 - -4 = 4
6/4 -> 3/2
Due to the point (0,4) having no x value 4 is the y intercept.
Hence, y = 3/2x + 4 is the slope of line HJ
Line FG)
(-4,1) , (0,-2)
y2 is -2 y1 is 1, so -2 - 1 = -3
0- -4 = 4
Because (0,-2) is missing an x value -2 is the y intercept,
Equation: y = -3/4x - 2
They are not perpendicular because their slopes are not negative reciprocals.
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