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

Level 1

This math topic focuses on calculating the slope of a line perpendicular to a given line segment defined by two points. Each problem provides the coordinates of two points and asks students to find the slope of the perpendicular line via formula manipulation. The skills practiced include understanding coordinate geometry, slope calculation, and the concept of perpendicular slopes in a Cartesian plane.

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


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

Point A: (6,4)Point B: (7,7)\text{Point A: }(6, 4)\\ \text{Point B: }(7, 7)

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