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1 answer:

Mice21 [21]4 years ago

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Y-values: 8 and -4

X-values: 4 and 2

Change is the difference in position (subtract)

8- (-4)/(4-2)=12/2=6 = first slope

Perpendicular lines have opposite reciprocal slope

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