3 years ago

Use slope to determine if lines PQ and RS are parallel, perpendicular, or neither P(-3,14) q(2,-1) r(4,8) s(-2,-10)

Mathematics

1 answer:

Vlad1618 [11]3 years ago

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Answer:

Neither

Step-by-step explanation:

The slope of PQ is -3.

The slope of RS is 3.

Parallel lines have the same slope. The slopes for perpendicular lines are the opposite of the reciprocal. PQ and RS are intersecting lines, but not parallel or perpendicular.

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