Mathematics
Grade10
Easy

Question

Perpendicular lines have ________ slopes.

  1. Same
  2. Opposite
  3. Opposite reciprocal
  4. Reciprocal

The correct answer is: Opposite reciprocal


    Perpendicular are lines that intersect at the angle of 90-degree.
    As we multiply the slope of two perpendicular lines we will get -1. I.e the slopes of perpendicular lines are opposite reciprocals.
    Perpendicular lines have opposite reciprocal slopes.

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