Question

Which statement best explains the relationship between lines FG and HJ?

Answer 1

Answer:

(D)

Step-by-step explanation:

From the figure, we have

The coordinates of the point F are: (-4,1).

The coordinates of the point G are: (0,-2)

The coordinates of the point J are: (0,4) and

The coordinates of the point H are: (-4,-2).

Now, the slope of the line FG is :

$S=\frac{y_{2}-y_{1}}{x_{2}-x_{1}}$

$S=\frac{-2-1}{0+4}$

$S=\frac{-3}{4}$

And, the slope of the line HJ is:

$S=\frac{y_{2}-y_{1}}{x_{2}-x_{1}}$

$S=\frac{-2-4}{-4-0}$

$S=\frac{3}{2}$

Now, $the slope of FG=\frac{1}{slope of HJ}$

$\frac{-3}{4}=\frac{2}{3}$

which is not possible, thus They are not perpendicular because their slopes are not negative reciprocals.

Answer 2

Answer:

D.

They are not perpendicular because their slopes are not negative reciprocals.

Step-by-step explanation:

I got it correct on edge.