Line Segment (Graph) - Find Perpendicular Slope (Formula)

Level 2

The math topic focuses on finding the slope of a line perpendicular to a given line segment using graphical representations and formulas. It teaches how to derive the perpendicular slope by manipulating expressions of slopes for various line segments. Overall, this topic emphasizes understanding the relationship between slopes of perpendicular lines, essential for studies in geometry and algebra. Each problem typically presents a line segment with coordinates and requires the calculation of the slope of a line perpendicular to it using different expressions and strategies.

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Line Segment (Graph) - Find Perpendicular Slope (Formula)


How would you find the slope of the PERPENDICULAR to segment AB?

y510x5100A(5,9)B(10,3)

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