Question

Given the points K(-2;5), L(1,3) and M(-5; 2p). Calculate the value

Answer 1

The product of the perpendicular lines is a negative one. Then the value of p will be negative 3.75.

What is coordinate geometry?

Coordinate geometry is the study of geometry using the points in space. Using this, it is possible to find the distance between the points, the dividing line is m:n ratio, finding the mid-point of the line, etc.

Given the points K(-2,5), L(1,3) and M(-5, 2p).

If KL is perpendicular to LM. Then we have

The slope of KL will be

KL = (1+2)/(3-5)

KL = -1.5

The slope of LM will be

LM = (1+6)/(3-2p)

LM = 7/(3-2p)

We know the product of the perpendicular lines is a negative one.

        KL x ML = -1

-1.5 x 7/(3-2p) = -1

              -10.5 = -3 + 2p

                 2p = -7.5

                   p = -3.75

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