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Line joining the points (3,-4) and (-2,6) is perpendicular to the line joining the points (-3,6) and (9,-18).

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To determine whether the line joining the points (3, -4) and (-2, 6) is perpendicular to the line joining the points (-3, 6) and (9, -18), we need to calculate the slopes of both lines and check if the product of the slopes equals -1. ### Step-by-Step Solution: **Step 1: Find the slope of the first line (m1)** The formula for the slope (m) between two points \((x_1, y_1)\) and \((x_2, y_2)\) is given by: \[ m = \frac{y_2 - y_1}{x_2 - x_1} \] For the points (3, -4) and (-2, 6): - Let \((x_1, y_1) = (3, -4)\) and \((x_2, y_2) = (-2, 6)\). - Substitute the values into the slope formula: \[ m_1 = \frac{6 - (-4)}{-2 - 3} = \frac{6 + 4}{-5} = \frac{10}{-5} = -2 \] **Step 2: Find the slope of the second line (m2)** Using the same slope formula for the points (-3, 6) and (9, -18): - Let \((x_1, y_1) = (-3, 6)\) and \((x_2, y_2) = (9, -18)\). - Substitute the values into the slope formula: \[ m_2 = \frac{-18 - 6}{9 - (-3)} = \frac{-24}{9 + 3} = \frac{-24}{12} = -2 \] **Step 3: Check if the lines are perpendicular** For two lines to be perpendicular, the product of their slopes must equal -1: \[ m_1 \cdot m_2 = -2 \cdot -2 = 4 \] Since \(4 \neq -1\), the lines are not perpendicular. ### Conclusion: The statement that the line joining the points (3, -4) and (-2, 6) is perpendicular to the line joining the points (-3, 6) and (9, -18) is **false**. ---

To determine whether the line joining the points (3, -4) and (-2, 6) is perpendicular to the line joining the points (-3, 6) and (9, -18), we need to calculate the slopes of both lines and check if the product of the slopes equals -1. ### Step-by-Step Solution: **Step 1: Find the slope of the first line (m1)** The formula for the slope (m) between two points \((x_1, y_1)\) and \((x_2, y_2)\) is given by: \[ m = \frac{y_2 - y_1}{x_2 - x_1} \] ...
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