3 years ago

A line passing (a,3) and (5,5) is perpendicular to a line passing through (0,0) and (1,a) Find the value of a.

Mathematics

1 answer:

vodka [1.7K]3 years ago

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Answer:

a = -5

Step-by-step explanation:

(5 - 3)/(5 - a)

2/(5 - a)

perpendicular of 2/(5 - a) = -(5 - a)/2

(a - 0)/(1 - 0) = -(5 - a)/2

a/1 = -(5 - a)/2

2a = -5 + a

a = -5

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