Question

The equations of four lines are given. Identify which lines are perpendicular.

Answer 1

Answer:

lines 1 and 3

Step-by-step explanation:

y = 2 is a horizontal line parallel to the x- axis

x = - 4 is a vertical line parallel to the y- axis

Then these 2 lines are perpendicular to each other

y = 15x - 3 ( in the form y = mx + c ) with m = 15

y + 1 = - 5(x + 2) ( in the form y - b = m(x - a) with m = - 5

For the lines to be perpendicular the product of their slopes = - 1

However

15 × - 5 = - 75 ≠ - 1

The 2 lines 1 and 3 are perpendicular