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First, we draw our line.
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a e
Next, break up this line into segments using the information.
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a b c d e
The entire line is 29.
ab + bc + cd + de = ae
ab + bc + cd + de = 29
You also know that
bd = bc + cd
Due to midpoint theorem,
ab = bc
cd = de
Then,
2ab + 2cd = 29
The equations we will use are
bd = bc + cd eq1
2bc + 2cd = 29 eq2
Dividing both sides of the equation in eq2 yields
bc + cd = 14.5
bd = bc + cd
bd = 14.5
Answer: The slope of p is 1/3
Step-by-step explanation:
If the lines are perpendicular, this means they are opposite.
Thus, O is opposite P and since O = -3, P = 1/3
